Eli Woods
My name is Eli, and I was diagnosed with CIDP in July 2021. In June of that year, I fell outside for an unknown reason. Over the next few weeks leading into July, I fell nine times and lost the use of my arms and hands. Since this was during Covid, it took a while to get an appointment. In July, I spent a week in the hospital, including 36 hours in the ER. I received my first round of IVIG infusions and thought I was back to myself. Initially, they thought I had GBS.
In October, I experienced a significant setback. I lost the ability to use my arms and hands again, as well as the ability to walk, and had to rely on a wheelchair. I couldn’t move independently and needed my parents to lift me where I needed to go. That month, I received my next round of IVIG infusions, and to this day, I continue to receive them two days in a row every month. Remarkably, I went from being in a wheelchair to walking within five days.
I am incredibly thankful for my treatments and look forward to seeing my wonderful nurses and doctors each month. I feel like myself again and am loving life to the fullest. Despite the challenges, I am committed to supporting others who are going through similar experiences. I send my love to everyone.
