Reply To: Non-linear recovery (tell me I don't have CIDP)
Here is a good summary about the various autoimmune disorders. Perhaps it can help you determine what you might have and what to do about it:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000816.htm
As far as GBS/CIDP goes and knowing whether that is exactly what you have, here are two publications that describe the primary ways to confirm it:
http://30g7el1b4b1n28kgpr414nuu-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/CIDP.pdf
http://30g7el1b4b1n28kgpr414nuu.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/OverviewENG.pdf
This discussion thread may provide additional info that may help you and your doctors with diagnosis:
https://forum.gbs-cidp.org/topic/excessive-physical-exertion-takes-a-toll