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@rwinney

@txamo Hello. I've read your posts and cant bring myself to hit that little ♡ and "like" them. Simply because liking what you are saying just doesn't feel right. So, here I am wanting to let you know that I have deep fealt empathy for you and your chronic pain diagnoses. I'm very happy you received beneficial help with IVig for 5 years and were able to overcome being paralyzed. That is a miracle. It's time to brainstorm again however. I have small fiber polyneuropathy and tried lidocaine infusions for 5 months. Although they did not work for me, they do for some. Has your neurologist ever mentioned this treatment?

Ketamine infusions have greatly benefited some people. I recall a lady here on Connect being in a wheelchair and then being able to get out and walk with the help of Ketamine infusion. When I inquired about Ketamine with my neurologist I was told he does not provide the treatment nor does his affiliated medical college hospital, and that I'd have to pay out of pocket typically. I truly wish you the best of luck with forward progress and pain relief. - Rachel

PS: Wondering if you have ever been treated at Mayo Clinic?

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Hi Rachel and Hank, I have never been treated at the Mayo Clinic. I had an appointment the first year I was diagnosed and decided not to go. I then wanted to go a few years later and they would not give me an appointment. I was diagnosed and still see a Mayo trained neurologist. I am treated by a pain clinic for my chronic pain and have a nerve stimulator implant. It does not seem to be helping me much. I have not found anyone to give ketamine infusions. My pain doctor does not. I never heard of lidocaine infusions. Possibly my pain doc does them, but he has never mentioned them to me. I do get infusions for osteoporosis but I did not get one this year. It has helped with my bone density. My neuro has never mentioned a particular diet for CIDP. I have gained a lot of weight being so inactive. Hope this answers your questions.