Paralysis is fast and unexpected, leading to a life support system and inability to move, speak, walk, talk or eat.

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GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME

Synonyms:
Gbs symptoms are very similar to multiple sclerosis

Types:
Paralysis

SYSTEMS AFECTED

Urinary system
Respiratory system
Immune system
Muscular system
Nervous system

Symptoms

Paralysis
Pain of needles poking at hands and legs
Numbness
Acute nerve pain
Life support can be needed in chronic conditions

Treatments

Ivig
Plasmaperisys
Gabapenton
Life support
Morphine
Other pain and nerve calming drugs

Specialist who treat it

Neurology

Guillain-Barre Syndrome stories


RAISING AWARENESS ON GBS (GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME) BY SHARING MY STORY


About 7 years ago I contacted GBS, a serious disorder that occurs when the body's defense (immune) system starts attacking part of the nervous system. This leads to nerve inflammation that causes muscle weakness and eventually paralysis.Though being ...

Views: 1711 by Ali Halabi

COMPO'S MILLER FISHER STORY


I was diagnosed with Miller Fisher Syndrome on 6th March 2011 but, with the benefit of hindsight and research, I now realise the symptoms had been developing for several weeks beforehand.We had been skiing in France at the end of January and returned...

Views: 1176 by Compo

BEEING STRUCK DOWN TWICE, RECOVERING TWICE


Hi, I'm Mikael. My story real short; Was first diagnosed back in 1994, age 17, where I within 24 hours went from running to almost bed- and wheelchair bound. Hospitalized 3 week, 5 x IVIG, lost +10 kg bodymass, most muscle. Fought my way back to a re...

Views: 1147 Dec 3, 2015, 3:23 PM by Mikael

MY STORY


I origiinally thought is was coming doen with flu or something similar on 31st July 2015. After a heavey night sweat it felt OK the next day. On the 3rd August i woke up with what i can describe as crampy feeling in both legs, buttock and triceps. I...

Views: 1078 by Andrew Frew

LIVING TOGETHER GBS....


Nincs jó az angol tudásom, így néha segített a google.   Nos, az én történetem GBS:   Elmúlt 26 márciusban, amikor mentem a lábam egy budapesti kórh&aacut...

Views: 1056 by Cilárik Adrienn

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CAN I GET THE FLU SHOT?


I dont know if I can get it. Can any one help me?

Views: 2978 Nov 20, 2015, 1:05 PM by John

TDAP SHOT


Would I be able to get the TDAP shot or is it as risky as getting the flu shot?

Views: 2627 Mar 11, 2016, 8:55 PM by Yesenia Torres

RECURRENT GBS


Has anyone else had recurrent GBS? According to minimal research available, it is more prevalent in younger patients. That would be consistent with my history of being diagnosed at 7 years old and again at 11 years old.

Views: 1821 May 16, 2020, 9:07 AM by Elizabeth

GUILLAIN BARRE AND ZIKA VIRUS


I would like to know if Zika Virus and Guillain Barre Syndrome are related. Does Zika virus infection can cause Guillain Barre syndrome?

Views: 1005 Jan 31, 2016, 8:08 PM by Cheryl

ARE YOU ABLE TO BE POSITIVE?


Many people have suggested me to be positive even when you have a real reason to be negative... Some people recommends me to do meditation, yoga or similar stuff... but sincerely I dont feel like. does it happens to you?

Views: 799 Nov 20, 2015, 12:59 PM by Pablo

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