Worried about my husband coming off the ventilator

Hello Mike @meppard and welcome to Mayo Connect! I see this is your first post and I'm glad that you joined our online patient support group.

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We look forward to getting to know you better in your future posts.

Teresa

My husband is in hospital with CIDP syndrome and is on a ventilator and they are treating him with steroids. He is doing most of the breathing on his own but trying to wean him off. He has lost all mobility.
Is it worth getting a second opinion from mayo?

Hi @cmstrachota, it is always worth a call to Mayo Clinic. Here is the contact information for all three campuses http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

Mayo Clinic experts will review your husband's medical records, history and current situation and be able to tell you if it is possible to move him or if he is receiving the same care that they would offer.

Which Mayo location might be closest for you - MN, FL or AZ?

@cmstrachota, you may also wish to connect with other members who have experience with CIDP in this discussion group:
- CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cidp-chronic-inflammatory-demylinating-polyneuropathy/

This must be very scary for you. How are you doing?

Getting very scared as they try to take him off ventilator

Mn.would be closest

I can imagine that you are scared, especially as they take him off the ventilator. Are you able to be with him?

Yes I am able to be with him some of the time. They are taking him off slowly.
I am waiting to hear if Mayo clinic would do any different treatment.
They have him on steroids for the CIDP syndrome and he is getting some strength back in one arm.

@cmstrachota, I'd like to bring in some other members who know what it is like to come off a ventilator, like @cindyvag @smoky and @rosemarya to share their experiences with you.

I'm glad to hear that your husband is regaining strength. How is he doing with coming off the ventilator?

Hello @cmstrachota,

I hope you are doing well. It has been a few days since you last posted about your husband's removal from a ventilator. How is he doing?

Will you post an update when it is convenient for you?