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What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. It is usually caused by an acute infectious process. The peripheral nervous system is the portion of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord.
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What do you like to do to occupy your time with?
Started by Ben Munoz in Recommend a Doctor, Therapist, or Clinic (Positive Review Only). Last reply by Gbsguy 8 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
For those of you who aren't able to work any more. What do you like to do to fill your time? If you do crafts, what kind of a craft do you do?I'm hoping all of us can share our ideas to help others (including myself) come up with new things that we…Continue
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Started by Gbsguy in Recommend a Doctor, Therapist, or Clinic (Positive Review Only). Last reply by Scott Orn yesterday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My equilibrium when sitting and standing is bad. Did anyone experience this and how long did it last?
What type of music comforts you?
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Of course, there is no right or wrong answer. What type, brand, era, genre of music do you listen to when you're looking for comfort?Continue
Here's My story - can anyone relate?
Started by Krysta in General. Last reply by Gbsguy on Friday. 4 Replies 1 Like
I was diagnosed with GBS on 3/1/2013, had an incredibly rapid decline (3 days) and an incredibly fast recovery as well...By the 3rd IVIG treatment, I was able to stand with a walker with assitance, by the 5th IVIG treatment I was able to walk 100 ft…Continue
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Finding a new doctor can be difficult, and very scary. Being prepared can make the whole experience much easier on you, and on the new doctor. Remember that the doctor works for YOU, and if you are…
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Our prayers go to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. We also hope that none of our members were directly affected by it in any way.
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