Immune Neuropathy (GBS & CIDP) in New Delhi

Yes. GBS can weaken breathing muscles within days. Go to hospital urgently for examination, nerve studies and immunotherapy — early treatment improves the chance of a full motor recovery.

GBS progresses over days and often follows infection. CIDP worsens over at least eight weeks and tends to relapse without maintenance immunotherapy. Both need specialist nerve conduction confirmation.

Intravenous immunoglobulin is a first-line treatment for many GBS and CIDP cases. It supplies immune proteins that modulate the attack on nerves and is given in hospital under monitoring.

Steroids help many CIDP patients but are generally avoided as primary GBS therapy. Your neurologist chooses IVIG, plasma exchange or steroids based on the exact diagnosis and contraindications.

Most patients regain walking with immunotherapy and rehabilitation, though recovery can take months. Severe axonal forms take longer; early physiotherapy and fall prevention remain essential throughout.

GBS is far more often triggered by infections than by vaccines. Discuss personal risk with your neurologist; do not stop recommended immunisations without individualised medical advice.

Hospital teams measure vital capacity and oxygen needs regularly. Progressive respiratory weakness may require intensive care support even before oxygen levels fall — report new shortness of breath immediately.

Many CIDP patients need ongoing IVIG, steroids or other immunotherapy with dose adjustments over time. Planned tapering is possible in some remissions under close neurological follow-up.