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GBS Jan 21, 2008
by: Melanie on Wed, Feb 06 2008
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I’m a nurse of 30 years and two weeks after a viral sinus infection I suddenly found my feet seemed to have lead weights attached. On the 19th I could barely walk 500 ft without resting. On 20th it was less than that. Then on the morning of 1-21 In 1.5 hours I went completely numb from the knees down. By 9PM was numb to my waist. It was only through quick treatment with IV IG therapy that found me one week after going to REhab I’m going home walking again and with no assistive devices. My fingers are still numb on teh finger tips thus the typos but otherwise i’m doing quite well.
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  1. Wed, Feb 06 2008
    Melanie, Glad to hear you are doing well. I was diagnosed with GBS on Nov 16, 07'. I was in the hospital for a week and had the IVIG. I too walk ou...Read

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  • My mom had GBS now I am scared to give my children certain vaccines - by Barbara - (Wed, Feb 20 2008)
    My mom came down with GBS when I was 7 years old, back in 1973. Her life was changed forever, as well as my families. She became depressed and started to drink after years of dealing with the after effects of GBS. [more..]
  • My GBS Story - by Debbie - (Wed, Feb 06 2008)
    It all started Feb. 23 2005. I was only 24 years old. I just graduated from college with my master’s degree in speech-language pathology. I was on top of the world. One day I woke up and my feet felt tingly. I ignored it and went to work. [more..]
  • GBS Jan 21, 2008 - by Melanie - (Wed, Feb 06 2008)
    I’m a nurse of 30 years and two weeks after a viral sinus infection I suddenly found my feet seemed to have lead weights attached. On the 19th I could barely walk 500 ft without resting. [more..]

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