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Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system, causing weakness and tingling sensations.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Who Gets Well?
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on May 7, 2012 - 4:51am
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TUCSON, Ariz (Reuters) - A rare condition that can cause paralysis has sickened two dozen people in a small area straddling the Arizona-Mexico border, authorities said on Tues

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Multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré are two demyelinating conditions that affect the nervous system.

What are the Differences Between Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch HERWriter on March 7, 2011 - 12:35pm
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My husband was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome last August 2010 and still shows symptoms. He still drinks alcohol like he used to before he was diagnosed.

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Is it alright to drink alcohol when you are recovering from Guillain Barre Syndrome?
By Anonymous on January 31, 2011 - 10:28am
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I had Guillain-Barre' Syndrome back in 1981, with total paralysis and on the vent for40 days. I now suffer from Post-GBS; however my doctor wants to call it "Fibromyalgia" or CIDP.

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Can Other Family Members Also Suffer Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
By 1981GBSSurvivor on January 23, 2011 - 3:56am
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The good news is, most patients recover from Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS). This is exceptional in the world of autoimmune disease.

Guillain Barre Syndrome in the 2010 – 2011 Flu Season
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on December 14, 2010 - 6:45am
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Guillain-Barre is a rare autoimmune neurological syndrome in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome
By Cary Cook BSN RN on June 18, 2010 - 1:35pm
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Guillain Barre syndrome has been described as “one of the best examples of a post infectious immune disease” (Ref. 1). It is also the most common form of neuromuscular paralysis in ...

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Guillain Barre Syndrome, Vaccinations, and Autoimmunity
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on December 8, 2009 - 7:09am
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Neurologists should be on the lookout for any signs of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in people vaccinated against H1N1 swine flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...

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Docs to Watch for Guillain-Barré After Swine Flu Vaccine
on August 31, 2009 - 12:38pm

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Definition

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Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. Guillain-Barré is characterized by numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in the legs, arms, breathing muscles, and face. It can affect all ages.