I am constantly, & I mean constantly clearing my throat! It always feels like I have phlegm in my throat, forcing me to swallow a lot as well. At my worst, back in 2002 I had nerve damage to my vocal cords & also had difficulty swallowing, even my pills. It took me forever to eat & I still eat slowly, as I have choked a number of times. I never had this before CIDP, so I know it is related. I talked on the phone to a woman named Donna recently who also has a severe case of CIDP, & she noticed how much I had to clear my throat, said she has to do the same. I think it is residual damage to my nerves in my throat.

I too have a problem of something in my throat and have seen an ENT and a gastroenterologist. The Neurosurgeon does not feel that it is the CIPD but the other two specialists say it does and is a mtility problem. I choke on foods occasionally due to it. I also am losing my hair all of a sudden.