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".. my health was fine - until the
moment when some little biological process in my body,
for reasons that are still unknown, began producing
one-celled antibodies with a pathological tendency to
infiltrate and destroy the tissues that surround the
fibres of the peripheral nervous system, and I began
having problems swallowing my fried potatoes and then
with not being able to take my sweater off..."
- Joseph Heller, author, recovered from GBS
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), or polyradiculitis,
as it is more commonly called in Scandinavia, is a rare disorder
that causes inflammation of the peripheral nerves. The course
of the syndrome varies from person to person, making it difficult
to diagnose. It affects a very small number of people in the
world, but causes great suffering and frustration to them
and their families. There is no cure for the disorder, whose
symptoms range from pain and abnormal sensations, to weakness,
paralysis and permanent disability. Spontaneous recovery occurs
in most patients.
GBS has several variants - CIDP, AMAN, AMSAN, CIDP, MMN, etc.
This website provides quality information to patients and
health providers, as well as a collection of real-life case
histories detailing the various manifestations of GBS, treatment
strategies and their results. This information is meant solely
for general informational purposes. It cannot, and is not
meant to, replace professional advice and treatment, or be
a basis upon which to diagnose or treat patients. If you suspect
you may have GBS, you are strongly advised to seek qualified
medical attention at once.
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