# Symptoms greatly improved after vacation **URL:** \ **Category:** General CIDP Discussion\ **Created:** [March 9, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081 "2016-03-09T15:51:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dac1223](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/dac1223/32/957_2.png) [@dac1223](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/dac1223)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2016, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081/1 "2016-03-09T15:51:02Z")
Before I left for vacation last week, I felt like the active demyelination triggered by my December surgery had once again stopped. I had a couple 2 week IVIG cycles (vs. 4) that assisted, but my overall strength/endurance seemed still very taxed from the relapse damage. I couldn't walk far- couldn't drive far. I was amazed at the amount of walking I could push myself to do while on a 5 day vacation to the beach. I can not believe what stress does to my symptoms. Has anyone experienced an extreme turnaround with this type of rest? Is it the vitamin D? Too bad, I can't get an RX for vacation LOL or move to someplace tropical :( All the best! ---
**Author:** ![roland](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/roland/32/979_2.png) [@roland](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/roland)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081/2 "2016-03-11T17:48:36Z")
Lol I wish I too could move someplace tropical! Stress is a killer and in my case like yours the more stress I have the faster my symptoms come back. I have a vacation planned in May so I shall see if I notice any improvement after that. Good luck to all. ---
**Author:** ![dac1223](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/dac1223/32/957_2.png) [@dac1223](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/dac1223)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2016, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081/3 "2016-03-11T23:02:57Z")
It's great to have something to look forward to. Hopefully, you see improvement too. Vacation memories help a bit; they bring me back to the happy place. Pre-vacation, I initiated some efforts (job restructure request to cut my huge commute & allow me to work primarily remote). That was hard to admit that I needed help. I've received no decision yet, but I am grateful it's even being considered! Stress surrounds us and I definitely haven't focused on better coping strategies in my past. I am more convinced of the necessity. All the best to you! ---
**Author:** ![Making\_lemonade](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/making_lemonade/32/1030_2.png) [@Making\_lemonade](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/Making_lemonade)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081/4 "2016-03-12T00:40:02Z")
I have to chime in and say this is truth. Stress inflames CIDP symptoms. Like Roland and dac, I am trying to navigate my full time job, and escalating symptoms from my CIDP. As I become stressed, I can literally feel my legs grow weaker, my joints ache more, and my energy fade. I hope that I can continue to manage both, work and my health, but stress definitely makes it more challenging. ---
**Author:** ![txangel922](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/txangel922/32/1122_2.png) [@txangel922](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/txangel922)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/symptoms-greatly-improved-after-vacation/1081/5 "2016-03-12T14:07:17Z")
I have to completely agree. My nuero said that my eye and facial twitching, and feeling of not in-taking as much air is not CIDP related but most likely stress..He asked me if I was stressed...Seriously I wanted to say duh I'm in severe pain to point of tears trying to hold down a full time job of course my body is stressed. I guess it's a vicious cycle. Making lemonade said: > I have to chime in and say this is truth. Stress inflames CIDP symptoms. Like Roland and dac, I am trying to navigate my full time job, and escalating symptoms from my CIDP. As I become stressed, I can literally feel my legs grow weaker, my joints ache more, and my energy fade. I hope that I can continue to manage both, work and my health, but stress definitely makes it more challenging.