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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 11 10:43am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Thank you, but it is neuropathy causing atrophy."
Atrophy is due to muscle wasting or disease process. PN is doubtful to effect your calf size.
I have a similar situation: muscle atrophy in the right calf (gastroc) and thigh (quads). I was diagnosed five years ago with CIDP and the variant Lewis Sumner Syndrome (asymmetrical CIDP). Onset was over 35 years ago, so it had a long time to progress. IvIg and regular exercise have stabilized the situation, with some improvement. When I started IvIg, I had a slight increase in muscle mass, but it didn't continue. But without the IvIg, I'd probably be in a wheelchair by now. So the lesson is, treatment and exercise can help.