# Non-sensorimotor symptoms in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

## TL;DR

This paper discusses non-sensorimotor symptoms in CIDP, suggesting a broader impact than previously thought.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the need for a holistic approach to CIDP due to the prevalence of non-sensorimotor symptoms.

## Key findings

- CIDP is associated with autonomic, circadian, fatigue, mood, and cognitive dysfunctions.
- Non-sensorimotor symptoms challenge the traditional view of CIDP as a PNS-only disease.
- A holistic assessment is needed to improve therapeutic outcomes in CIDP patients.

## Abstract

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is defined as a dysimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) resulting in sensorimotor deficits. However, an increasing body of data suggests that CIDP also goes along with features, such as autonomic, circadian, fatigue, mood, and subtle cognitive dysfunctions. Some of these non-sensorimotor symptoms (NSMS) challenge the concept of an exclusive PNS disease. Pragmatically, the high prevalence of NSMS calls for a more holistic disease assessment and surveillance to achieve optimal therapeutic results.