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jonno1971
jonno1971 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
in Disability rights and campaigning
Hi last week I was diagnosed with CIDP I'm jon and I'm 47.
It's a bit tough! And very confused. Start IViG on monday. Any advice guys???
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @jonno1971 and welcome to the community! Would you mind telling us what CIDP is as I'm not familiar with it :)
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  • jonno1971
    jonno1971 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    Hi. Sorry yes CIDP it is chronic inflammatory demyelanating polynuropathy. It's an autoimmune disease which attack the peripheral nerves.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thank you for explaining :) I've not heard of it before, but I can relate to how you feel, not knowing what to expect or do. I have a rare neurological condition, Transverse  Myelitis and I was petrified when family and friends had never heard of it, it made me feel very isolated and confused.

    It is tough coming to terms with a new illness, overwhelming too. Has your GP/consultant explained and answered any questions you may have? Could you explain what IViG stands for please? :)
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  • jonno1971
    jonno1971 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    Thanks for your reply. Ivig is intravenous immunoglobulin . I start monday for 5 days of 4hrs.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    I hope the week goes quickly for you, I used to have infusions every 6 months, 6 hours a day for 5 days. It did get very boring waiting, but the treatment really helped. I hope your treatment helps and if you would like to chat throughout the week, then we are always here :) 
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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,103 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @jonno1971 @ClaytonGirl was just asking yesterday if anyone else had CIDP or Guillain-Barre Syndrome. So you're not alone! Her post is under the Heading of 'Talk about Specific Conditions' if you click on 'All groups' at the side of this page, then scroll down to that, then you'll see there's a sub-heading 'Neurological Conditions;' her post is the top one under that.
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