Arthur's CIDP Medical Expense Fund
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Did you know that the average cost for one treatment of IVIG is over $6,000! Most patients get 5 consecutive treatments once a month for months and then 1 large treatment a month for years. Just imagine the cost of one year of treatment! That is a heavy burden for anyone to carry on top of the illness itself. Especially when most, like Arthur have to turn to disability because working full-time is not feasible. Financial assistance for this little-known condition barely exists, so we are turning to the GoFundMe community and friends to help with the surmounting costs.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms, with no known cure. The disorder, which is sometimes called chronic relapsing polyneuropathy, is caused by damage to the myelin sheath (the fatty covering that wraps around and protects nerve fibers) of the peripheral nerves. Although it can occur at any age and in both genders, CIDP is more common in young adults, and in men more so than women. It often presents with symptoms that include tingling or numbness (beginning in the toes and fingers), weakness of the arms and legs, loss of deep tendon reflexes (areflexia), fatigue, and abnormal sensations. CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease.
The course of CIDP varies widely among individuals. Some may have a bout of CIDP followed by spontaneous recovery, while others may have many bouts with partial recovery in between relapses. Arthur is dealing with relapses and therefore, at this time, REQUIRES monthly treatments of the expensive medication.
Your help will ensure Arthur's ability to experience improvement by allowing him to continue the treatment that he needs.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms, with no known cure. The disorder, which is sometimes called chronic relapsing polyneuropathy, is caused by damage to the myelin sheath (the fatty covering that wraps around and protects nerve fibers) of the peripheral nerves. Although it can occur at any age and in both genders, CIDP is more common in young adults, and in men more so than women. It often presents with symptoms that include tingling or numbness (beginning in the toes and fingers), weakness of the arms and legs, loss of deep tendon reflexes (areflexia), fatigue, and abnormal sensations. CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease.
The course of CIDP varies widely among individuals. Some may have a bout of CIDP followed by spontaneous recovery, while others may have many bouts with partial recovery in between relapses. Arthur is dealing with relapses and therefore, at this time, REQUIRES monthly treatments of the expensive medication.
Your help will ensure Arthur's ability to experience improvement by allowing him to continue the treatment that he needs.
Organizer and beneficiary
Dee Gause
Organizer
Raleigh, NC
Arthur Gause
Beneficiary