What is CIDP?

What is CIDP?

What is CIDP? Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Polyneuropathy Many nerves are affected (Nerves that connect spinal cord and muscles) Chronic Occurs over a long period of time (at least > 8 weeks) (Unlike Guillain-Barre which happens only once) Inflammatory Nerve damage due to inflammation

What happens if CIDP is not treated?

If you do not seek treatment for CIDP, your symptoms will likely get worse over the course of several years. These can range from sensory symptoms, such as tingling and numbness, to weakness and loss of balance. Without treatment, 1 in 3 people with CIDP will need a wheelchair.

What are the odds of CIDP going into remission?

• Most (9/10) patients respond to one of the treatments • Many patients are “normal” on treatment • ~ 30% of patients achieve remission (no symptoms off treatment) or cure • ~ 50% of patients doing well but need treatment • ~ 15% not doing well Is the nerve damage permanent? Two types of nerve injury in CIDP

What is the difference between acute and chronic CIDP?

CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms.

What is the CIDP prognosis?

CIDP is a chronic condition with symptoms that develop over the course of 8 weeks or longer and last several months to several years. This autoimmune disease attacks the myelin sheath (the fatty covering that protects nerve fibers), causing peripheral neuropathy over time. CIDP prognosis can vary greatly depending on several factors:

What are the symptoms of CIDP?

Initially, people with CIDP may simply be aware that it takes more effort to do the things they used to do, but over several months the symptoms may progress to the point that they may no longer be able to perform simple daily activities such as climbing stairs, walking without assistance, or lifting objects overhead. 1.

What is the best treatment for CIDP?

Treatment Treatment for CIDP includes corticosteroids such as prednisone, which may be prescribed alone or in combination with immunosuppressant drugs. Plasmapheresis (plasma exchange) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy are effective. IVIg may be used even as a first-line therapy.