Linter, I think that reading Part 1 is a great plan . This is just a thought but your neurologist sounds a bit muddled about the difference between CIDP and alcoholic PN to me.

On an unrelated note, it has been effing hot here recently. Today is predicted to be 34 C. I have lots of cold water in the frig and the drinking bowls for my cats are full.

My PN flared up a bit (not unexpected) but my ice packs have helped to keep it under control.