Gullian Barre Syndrome [View all]
My friend who I have known since I was seven was diagnosed with this last night, and is currently in the hospital receiving treatment. He started out with bronchitis and then began experiencing numbness in his limbs and went to E.R because he could barely stand. He said he collapsed as they were checking him in.
Of course I had to Google it because though I have heard of it, I wasn't aware of specifics about it. I am confused because Mayo Clinic says it can't be cured, and they can only treat the symptoms, but then goes on to say that the majority of people recover.
This probably sounds like a stupid question, but does this mean it just goes away eventually on it's own? It said it can take a couple of weeks to up to a year to recover. I worry about him because he also had a bout with cancer a few years ago.
Next to my family, he is the person who has known me the longest, and still puts up with me any way. I am worried for him.
Has anyone here had it or know about it?
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