What is the difference between Guillain Barre Syndrome and CIDP?

GBS presents much more acutely, and reaches its most severe state in less than 4 weeks. CIDP presents more slowly and reaches its more severe state typically in over 8 weeks. Because of this, GBS is considered a classic acute autoimmune neuropathy while CIDP is a classic chronic autoimmune neuropathy.

Can CIDP be fatal?

Although CIDP is not fatal, and the life expectancy of a patient is comparable to someone who does not have the disease, a patient’s quality of life can be significantly impacted. The longer the disease goes untreated, the more nerve damage can permanently limit sensory and motor functions.

Is CIDP considered a rare disease?

CIDP is a rare disorder that can affect any age group and the onset of the disorder may begin during any decade of life. CIDP affects males twice as often as females and the average age of onset is 50. The prevalence of CIDP is estimated to be around 5-7 cases per 100,000 individuals.

Is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy an autoimmune disease?

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare type of autoimmune disorder. In an autoimmune disease, the body attacks its own tissues. In CIDP, the body attacks the myelin sheaths.

What is the best treatment for CIDP?

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.

What does CIDP pain feel like?

Common Symptoms of CIDP Include: Tingling and pain in the extremities. Symptoms may consist of a pins and needles feeling. Burning or stabbing pain. Lack of sensation.

What is the life expectancy of someone with CIDP?

Our five year follow up study showed that the long term prognosis of Japanese CIDP patients was generally favourable; 87% of the 38 patients were able to walk five years later, and 26% experienced complete remission lasting for more than two years without treatment.

What is the life expectancy of a person with CIDP?

REPLY: In general, life expectancy for CIDP patients is good, comparable to the general population who don’t have this disorder. CIDP can follow various courses, sometimes with recurrences or relapses over years, sometimes with a chronic progressive course.

Can you fully recover from CIDP?

While there is no cure for CIDP, it can be treated, and many patients feel an improvement in symptoms of weakness, numbness, and poor balance. Because there is no cure for this chronic condition, it can relapse, with symptoms coming back slowly or all of a sudden.

Does CIDP qualify for disability?

For those affected by GBS/CIDP, Social Security disability benefits may be able to help. The Social Security Administration offers Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to provide monthly financial benefits to people in need.

What happens if CIDP is not treated?

CIDP is one of the treatable but rare disorders caused by peripheral nerve inflammation. If left untreated, it results in progressive loss of strength and sensation in the legs and arms.

Does CIDP show on MRI?

An MRI can help in the diagnosis of CIDP by detecting damage to the nerves.

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