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Yes, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is classified as an autoimmune disease. In CIDP, the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves, leading to inflammation and damage to the myelin sheath that insulates these nerves. This results in symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and impaired motor function. Treatment often involves therapies aimed at modulating the immune response.
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Is CIDP communicable?
No it is not
How does igg help cidp?
IgG therapy is thought to help CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) by reducing inflammation in the peripheral nerves and modifying the immune response. It can help to stabilize the condition and improve nerve function in some patients with CIDP.
What are the demographics of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneruopathy?
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) can affect individuals of any age, but it's more commonly diagnosed in adults, with a peak incidence between 40-60 years old. Both men and women are affected, although CIDP is slightly more prevalent in men. There is no specific racial or ethnic predilection for CIDP.
How does the flu shot affect a CIDP patient?
I have been recently diagnosed with CIDP. I have refused flu shots for the past 10 years because when I would get them I would get sick from the shot then violently ill from the flu later on. I would advise anyone who gets very ill from flu shots be checked by a neurologist for CIDP, indications of neural slowing can be found with an EMG.
What federal agency issues universal precautions for safe practices in the hospital or medical office?
The Centers for Diseae Control.
How do you get vitiligo reduced by food?
Vitilligo is an autoimune disease where the body attacks the pigment producing cells of the skin. There is no way to affect it with diet.
How long should you continue treatment for CIDP though exelent recovery for 5 years?
12-18 months following confirmed remission
What are some threats or dangers to a raccoon?
Motor vehicles and hunters arev the greatest dangers to raccoons. They kill more raccoons than diseae and predators.
Does anyone use norco or vicodin 10-325 for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy?
i have ms and cidp. i am looking for other people who use hydrocodone or norco or vicodin
What are the potentially harmful side effects of antibodies?
Antibodies attack proteins. If the organism starts to produce antibodies against the essencial proteins in metabolism (as seen in autoimune disease) it can lead to death
Is melatonin safe for CIDP or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?
Melatonin has been shown to enhance the full spectrum of the sleep cycle, including the deep cycles needed for the restoration of myelin sheath on neurons. It is also known to induce apoptosis (cell death) of certain cancer cells. Both cancer and CIDP share a common problem of an underlying systemic inflammation. It may be acting to reduce systemic inflammation as well, although this is a leap of logic but certainly a testable hypothesis for researchers. It is a safe substance, even for healthy individuals, and it certainly does not cause kidney damage like the standard immunoglobulin drug being used for CIDP. I am not saying to avoid standard medical treatment, however, I suspect their are natural substances that could be of huge importance to the management of this cruel disorder.
Can Polyneuropathy with Autonomic Neuropathy symptoms lead to Multiple System Atrophy?
Yes it can do that, CIDP long term can turn into ALS, and MSA can start off with neuropathy symptoms and later turn into full blown MSA.
