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Shining Through CIDP was created to help those living with CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) and their caregivers, by providing reliable information, helpful tips, and relatable stories.
CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) is a rare autoimmune condition that affects people differently, causing weakness and numbness in the arms and legs. Autoimmune conditions happen when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells and tissues.
The Virtual Summit is a FREE, easily accessible event, featuring the very best practices for navigating the journey through GBS, CIDP, MMN (multifocal motor neuropathy), or variant conditions. For more about the GBS | CIDP Foundation International, check out their full website here.
The NeurologyLive® Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) clinical focus page is a concentrated place for the latest information on the care and management of patients with CIDP.
May 30, 2024 · She recently became the face of “Shining Through CIDP,” a national awareness campaign by argenx that includes a TV spot, a patient-engagement website, a PBS Medical Stories documentary, and a reality mini-series: “You, Shining Through.”
Apr 26, 2024 · Watch “Rare, Well Done,” the first-ever reality series featuring people living with CIDP and the Thrive Team—a squad of experts who helps them make more room in their lives for what matters most.
What is CIDP? CIDP is a rare and progressive autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks the nerves in the arms and legs.1 The most common symptoms of CIDP are1,2: Weakness. Numbness. Tingling in the legs, arms, fingers, and hands. Other symptoms include fatigue, pain, balance issues, and impairment of ability to walk.1,2.