Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery (American Academy of Neurology) [Paperback]

M.D. Gareth John Parry (Author), M.D. Joel S. Steinberg Ph.D. F.I.C.A (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1932603565 | ISBN-13: 978-1932603569 | Publication Date: February 19, 2007 | Edition: 1

Guillain-Barré 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-Barré 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Demos Health; 1 edition (February 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932603565
• ISBN-13: 978-1932603569
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for GBS Patients/PCP/ICU Nurses, March 26, 2008

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This review is from: Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

Until I was told I had GBS (Nov 2007), I had never heard of it. Once I read this book cover to cover, I gained an understanding of GBS, which I had been looking for and was unable to find in others. I felt as if someone had been following me around, writing down everything that happened the weeks before and the first two weeks I was in the hospital.

This book should be required reading for all PCP and ICU nurses that are caring for GBS patients. I believe it would give them the compassion they need along with the knowledge, as to what to do for their patients and how to handle situations with their GBS patients that may/will come up.

I have to thank those involved in writing this book, for giving me the information which I had been looking for, in layman terms and was unable to find. And for giving me the ability to look forward, for now I know, it will get better in time, given time.

I know that there is still much I must overcome to gain as much of a recovery as I can, however now I have the tools to make it through.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all about Guillain Barre Syndrome, June 28, 2007

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Chat L. "CL." (Thailand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

I am a patient suffering in Guillanin Barre Syndrome and still have recovery.
This book gives me many aspects of the disease and recommends how to use my own life after GBS.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for any serious health library., July 7, 2007

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This review is from: Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery (American Academy of Neurology) (Paperback)

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system, resulting in symptoms ranging from tingling and weakness to paralysis. GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO RECOVERY is co-authored by a survivor of the condition and covers everything from early symptoms and treatment options to diagnostic methods and prognosis. From rehabilitation to acute care and coming home again, GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME is a 'must' for any serious health library.