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Has anyone with CIDP had Knee replacement?

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@dwyermw

I was diagnosed with CIDP in 2020 and I had 16 IVIG infusions And that was all I needed. I had my right knee replaced in 2022. Surgeon was completely aware of my CIDP and had no concerns and the knee surgery was terrific and I’m so glad I did it. My CIDP affects my right foot and my right shin and my surgery was on the right knee. I did have a momentary right drop foot when I came out of the anesthesia, but it quickly went away

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lucy1254 | @lucy1254 | Sep 20 9:02am

thats great ! My neurologist is very concerned, although I have been in remission a few years. I do weekly infusions since 2018. He does not want it coming back. Since I've been diagnosed I have hiked Machu Picchu, climbed Pyramids in Egypt and the list goes on and on. He is amazed. The only real effect I have other than numbness is weakness. I have a hard time carrying my body weight up stairs (I weigh 165) i absolutely cannot carry me and anything in my hands. can you share where you had the surgery done?

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