NeuroTalk Support Groups - Your age for the onset of Neuropathy

I have been suffering from weakness in my arms and legs for several years now. It started in my arms about 4 years ago and it did not alarm me until I started limping on my right foot about two years ago. I went to different doctors for awhile with no one telling me anything until I became pregnant with my first child. My neurologist at the time called me into his office with my husband and told me that I probably had ALS. 9 months later I had a perfect pregnancy and gave birth to a baby girl and I am still walking.

The baby was born August 2006. In October 2006 I started IVIG therapy and it has been helping with my fatigue and weakness a little.

I finally received a final diagnosis of CIDP from the neurologist I go to now. Everything is a lot more difficult to do and it is so frustrating not to have the energy or strength at this time in my life. Things do look up though. You have to remain positive and get as much information about your illness as possible. It is important to try to help yourself. This community is very helpful. I find that my neurologist is the last person I can discuss things with.