CIDP: when “neuropathy” is treatable — and delay costs function

Not all neuropathy behaves the same.
Some forms are immune-mediated, progressive, and reversible if treated early.

If a patient has weeks–months of:
✔️ Progressive numbness with weakness
✔️ Difficulty climbing stairs, standing from a chair, or gripping
✔️ Worsening balance or frequent near-falls
✔️ Reduced or absent reflexes

→ Think CIDP, not “chronic neuropathy.”

CIDP is treatable. Delay leads to axonal loss and permanent disability.

At Countryside Neurology, treatment may include:
✔️ IVIG (primary therapy for many patients)
✔️ Corticosteroids (selected cases)
✔️ Other immune therapies based on phenotype and response

📌 Educational only. Sudden or rapidly progressive severe weakness = ED.

Local referral note:
If you’re in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, or Tampa Bay and symptoms are progressing, early evaluation matters. We routinely see patients labeled “idiopathic neuropathy” who actually have treatable CIDP.

727-712-1567