Question 1

what are the best treatments for cidp?

Accepted Answer

Cidp: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy tx is with corticosteroids, immunosuppressants & plasmophoresis.

Question 2

what is ivig treatment for cidp?

Accepted Answer

IVIG &amp; CIDP: IVIG is a special immune-modulatory treatment used for illnesses like myasthenia, AIDP (Guillain-Barre), and CIDP.  CIDP is an illness that causes numbness and weakness by affected the nerves of the body.  Trouble walking is a common problem with CIDP.   It is a long-term, progressive condition that is sometimes mitigated by IVIG.

Question 3

do i have to keep getting ivig treatments if i am diagnosed with cidp?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary but: It is not necessary to continue ivig treatment in patients withchronic  inflammatory demyelenating polyneuropathy
there are other drugs like steroids, immunosuppressant drugs, plasmaphoresis and physiotherapy.
Ivig is the initial treatment.But every case is different and depends on the response to therapy.Discuss with your treating doctors what is best for you.

Question 4

i either have mmn or cidp. i get ivig 2 days a month  my sensory nerves  are getting better but my motor nerves aren't is there additional treatment ?

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YOU NEED TO KNOW: Points to emphasize: 70% respond to IVIG, it may take many months to stabilize strength, over time may be best to consider additions of Cell-cept or Imuran (azathioprine) to the IVIG, MMN is different from CIDP and needs to be specifically pinned down.  If you are not improving, time for a second opinion at a nearby medical school.

Question 5

can cidp effect your sex life?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Cidp affects motor nerve function, and typically does not disturb the autonomic nervous system directly.  Secondary weakness or sensory issues do occur, which could interfere, and medication adverse events could influence sexual function, but most of this can be readily stabilized, allowing resumption of normal activity.

Question 6

will cidp and diabetes shorten life span.

Accepted Answer

Prognosis for: Cipd is variable, with exacerbations and recoveries. Diabetes can shorten life-span by one third if not treated properly. If treated properly and glucose is well-controlled, 90 or more % of the extra risk can be removed. Check w/diabetes.Org for more info.

Question 7

is there a cure for cidp or ibm. i have both?

Accepted Answer

CIDP THERAPY: Cidp or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an inflammatory disease which damages the myelin sheaths around nerves.. This can lead to muscle weakness and impaired motor control. Treatments available include steroids which help alleviate the symptoms.

Question 8

what's the difference between gbs, cidp and ms?

Accepted Answer

PNS vrs CNS: Both guilllain-barre and cidp are inflammatory immune peripheral neuropathies affecting nerves in arms, legs, and face directly.  Ms affects the central nervous system, and attacks brain and spinal cord.

Question 9

i have cidp and i wonder if it can turn into cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is not premalignant and i've never heard of it being a warning of hidden cancer.  But it is very troublesome.  Congratulations are in order for your physicians for making the call -- it is often missed.  I hope that you are able to get proper care -- much is available but it is intense and costly.  Good luck.

Question 10

does cidp reduce your lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Cidp: Cidp by itself does not reduce life span. Cidp affects primarily peripheral nervous system . Prognosis varies if cidp is associated with other medical illnesses, involvement of phrenic nerve, complications of treatments, inter current infections  etc.

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