Guillain-Barr? Syndrome causes the body's immune system to attack the peripheral nervous system, producing feelings of tingling and weakness that increase in intensity until the patient is almost totally paralyzed. Claiming thousands of new victims each year, GBS can strike anyone at any age, regardless of gender or ethnicity. Fortunately, most patients have a good recovery, but the pathway to this goal can be slow and frightening. Written by two experts in the field — one a GBS survivor himself — Guillain-Barr? Syndrome addresses all aspects of the condition, including initial symptoms, diagnostic evaluation and criteria, general and illness-specific treatments, and typical outcomes. The book covers a wide range of issues, including pain without injury and other abnormal sensations unique to GBS; the rehabilitation process; workplace adjustment with incomplete recovery; sexual dysfunction; guidelines for caregivers; and much more. Written in laymen’s terms, this practical, reassuring book helps patients manage this puzzling illness.
Author(s): M.D. Gareth John Parry, M.D. Joel S. Steinberg Ph.D. F.I.C.A
Series: American Academy of Neurology
Edition: 1
Publisher: Demos Health
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 281
Contents......Page 6
About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides......Page 8
Foreword......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgments......Page 14
CHAPTER 1 What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?......Page 18
CHAPTER 2 What Are the Effects of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?......Page 26
CHAPTER 3 How Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosed?......Page 56
CHAPTER 4 What Causes Guillain-Barré Syndrome?......Page 70
CHAPTER 5 Supportive Treatments in the Acute Care Hospital......Page 82
CHAPTER 6 Rehabilitation and Coming Home......Page 126
CHAPTER 7 Immunotherapy Treatment......Page 164
CHAPTER 8 Life After Guillain-Barré Syndrome......Page 172
CHAPTER 9 Chronic Immune-Mediated Polyneuropathies......Page 212
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Q......Page 251
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W......Page 256
Resources......Page 258
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