Inflammatory And Toxic Neuropathy Treatment in India

Ananya Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Ananya Nair, a 42-year-old software engineer and mother of two, had always been active. Over the past six months, she began experiencing a creeping numbness and a persistent burning sensation in her feet, which slowly ascended to her calves. Simple tasks like walking to the market or playing with her children became painful. Her primary care physician, suspecting diabetes, ran tests that came back normal. The neurologist, Dr. Sharma, listened intently to her history of a severe stomach infection treated with a course of antibiotics three months prior. He suspected an inflammatory neuropathy triggered by the infection or medication. He recommended a nerve conduction study and electromyography (EMG) to confirm the diagnosis. The procedure was uncomfortable, with small electric pulses and fine needle insertions, but Ananya focused on getting answers. The results confirmed Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP). She began a course of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Over the next three months, with dedicated physiotherapy, the burning subsided and strength returned. Emotionally, she journeyed from fear and frustration, worrying she'd never be the active mother she was, to profound relief and cautious optimism, regaining her independence and joy in life's small movements.