Reply To: Ability to Work with CIDP

Connie, CIDP varies so greatly between us it is nearly impossible to cite a norm when it comes to returning to work. Those having jobs that require more physical activity may be affected more negatively than others. My job required a great deal of air travel that I can no longer do in a wheelchair. Others who had office type jobs have reported returning to work with little ill affect.

I think the severity of residuals is a key for a return to work, especially as those residuals may impact the work itself. You may want to push yourself a bit to get back to work. Sometimes we just need to have the courage to give it our best shot. A little physical therapy can be a confidence builder too.

I don’t think treatment is as bad as CIDP can become without medication or therapy. Yes, some of the treatments can have side affects for some, but not all. What treatments have been suggested for you?

There are some other discussions about CIDP and work here: http://www.gbs-cidp.org/topic/how-many-of-us-work