How do you approach weaning treatments for CIDP in remission?

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What is the minimum period of symptom-remission you prefer before weaning CIDP treatments?

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I usually treat CIDP patients with IVIG first, unless there is a contraindication (e.g., history of anaphylactic reaction, very recent thrombotic event, or worsening kidney function in a person who is not yet on dialysis). I use the regimen proposed by the ICE trial, with a loading dose of 2 g/kg fo...

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