Question 1

think i may have guillain barre syndrome again or what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Guillain-Barre: Is a form of ascending paralysis which has several major forms and can result in long term persistent neurological deficits.  There is a recent excellent review of this illness in the new england journal of medicine.  Look online.

Question 2

can you die from guillain-barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a rapid onset paralysis of muscles starting in the legs and rapidly involving upper trunk and breathing in the worst cases.  You could die from inability to breathe.  If this is occurring, get to the er as fast as possible.

Question 3

what are signs of guillain barre syndrome?

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Acute neuritis: An ascending rapidly progressive weakness then paralysis, starting typically bilaterally in legs, later arms and hands, and later yet issues with swallowing and breathing, often following influenza, but also seen with infectious mono, some GI infections, and could lead to respiratory collapse if not properly treated.

Question 4

what are the tests for guillain-barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Guillain-Barre: Is a form of ascending paralysis which has several major forms and can result in long term persistent neurological deficits.  There is a recent excellent review of this illness in the new england journal of medicine.  Look online.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of guillain-barre syndrome?

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Motor weakness: Guillian-barre is an inflammatory disease of the nerve roots that results in pain and progressive motor weakness.  It can cause paralysis, breathing failure and problems with the cardiovascular system.  If it is suspected, it should be evaluated and treated emergently. Proper treatment can be lifesaving and result in full or near full recovery.

Question 6

what's it like to live with guillain barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Usually acute: Gbs is an ascending weakness of first legs, later arms, and bilateral face, usually following an infection, which can cause difficulty breathing, but if treated in timely fashion with ivig or plasmapheresis, should stabilize, reverse and recover.  If chronic cidp develops, will respond very well to ivig.

Question 7

do i need to be hospitalized for guillain-barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

I vote yes: At the onset i would say yes!

Question 8

how are the classic symptoms of guillain barre syndrome like?

Accepted Answer

Guillain-Barre: Is a form of ascending paralysis which has several major forms and can result in long term persistent neurological deficits.  There is a recent excellent review of this illness in the new england journal of medicine.  Look online.

Question 9

how to know if i have guillain-barre syndrome or something else?

Accepted Answer

Response: Why did you ask this question?  Do you have progressive ascending weakness which has started a few days ago?  If so, get to a hospital ASAP, you are at risk.  Sorry, I have no clue what "something else" is!!

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: guillain barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Ascending weakness: French neurologists described a condition of progressive weakness following an illness.  First by guillain and barre then added to by landray and stohl describing more severe forms with respiratory paralysis.  Most cases progress up legs to trunk to arms, then slowing recover to normal.  Some affect breathing, swallow and facial movement.  Some with dizziness and double vision (fisher variant).

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