Question: Hello:

I have read some studies about fasting and when done right, can help with spring cleaning the immune system (bad cells). I am looking at my general health from a nutritional/holistic perspective, knowing there is no miracle cure to my CIDP . Still, I want to make sure I am in doing what I can to be in optimal health with my immune system.

I am considering doing a 3 day water fast and wanted to know if there are any outward concerns with that, given my CIDP. I thinking I am in healing stage from a relapse of active demylenation (post- hysterectomy surgery in December). IVIG is every 2 weeks now and I have residual weakness in my legs. Healing from hysterectomy is going great (physically and per my surgeon).

I know there are risks with fasting, especially over extended period (eating into muscle/proteins). My plan was to try a fruit/veggie cleanse and then a month later, the water cleanse, easing into it and out of it with intermittent fruit intake. I would start on a weekend from home, monitor my symptoms, and work the third day from home with low physical requirements.

I am going to discuss this with my MD, but wanted to get a second opinion related to any risk.