Question 1

is there a connection between guillain barre syndrome and bells palsy?

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Yes: The famous c miller fisher described facial paresis with ataxia and areflexia as a variant of guillain barre.  This fisher variant is rare but well known.

Question 2

guillain barre syndrome connected to eczema?

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No connection: There is no relationship between guillain barre syncroe and eczea.

Question 3

what is the treatment for guillain barre syndrome?

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See below:: Treatment of guillain-barré syndrome may include plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) and high-dose immunoglobulin therapy. A respirator may be used if the patient requires assistance to breathe. Physical therapy can begin after the patient recovers limb control.The recovery period: a few weeks or as long as a few years. About 30% may suffer from residual weakness after 3 years.

Question 4

can guillain barre syndrome come on right after infection?

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Yes, especially GI: Guillain barre syndrome is often preceded by an immune stressor such as an infection.  Most classically, it is caused by campylobacter, but associations have been seen with cmv, flu, and many other infections. Often, a clear trigger cannot be identified.

Question 5

my mom had guillain barre syndrome, can i get that syndrome too?

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No: You can certainly get it , but it is not an inheritable disease.  Gb is an autoimmune disease that often follows an infection . It is not common.

Question 6

what are the first symptoms of guillain-barre syndrome after covid-19 infection?

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: Guillain-Barre is usually a progressive neurologic syndrome where you lose motor control. Starts in legs and ascends and may include breathing difficulties. It can advance very rapidly so would contact ER immediately if you suspect Guillain Barre or are having any muscle weakness numbness tingling

https://www.healthline.com/health/guillain-barre-syndrome#causes-and-risk-factors

Question 7

do vaccines cause guillain-barre syndrome (gbs)?

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No link: No, there is no definitive link between vaccines and gbs in a broad sense.  While many have attempted to link the two and the fda follows all vaccines closely to monitor a link - the data has not suggested a link between all major vaccines and gbs.  The average risk of someone getting gbs even without getting vaccines is 1 in a few hundred thousand.  The risk is the same with vaccines.

Question 8

are there any tips for learning to walk after paraylisis from guillain barre syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Neruo rehab.: Seek assistance from physical or occupational therapist trained to rehabilitate individuals recovering from insults to the nervous system.  It takes much sweat and tears, however, there is a better potential to regain your potential.

Question 9

how fully do you expect i will recover from guillain-barre syndrome?

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Depends: There is no telling how you personally will recover. It depends on the degree of damage done to your nerves and muscles. Some changes may be irreversible. You may want to consult with a neurologist who may suggest nerve congestion study and electromyography to evaluate the degree of damage and the potential for reversal.

Question 10

what are the early symptoms of somebody starting to get guillain-barre syndrome?

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Paresthesias/weak: Guillain-barre can progress very fast but usually starts with strange sensations in the extremities and then weakness that also starts from the extremities, gets more severe affecting trunk.  It is critical to get medical attention before the weakness progresses to the diaphragm/muscles of breathing.  Rarely (about 5-10%) of the time, these muscles are affected first/early - variant gb.

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