Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder that causes damage to nerves in the peripheral nervous system. It is thought to occur when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath surrounding axons on neurons. Symptoms include muscle weakness, abnormal sensation, pain, and tingling. Treatment involves taming the immune system with corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, […]

CIDP is a disease affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, caused by the immune system attacking the myelin sheath. Symptoms include weakness, numbness, and fatigue. Treatment includes medication and exercise, with regular monitoring. CIDP can go into recession without treatment, but this is rare. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIPD) is a disease that affects […]