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

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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.

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.

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.

My five year old nephew has Guillain-Barre. It's very difficult to find material that deals with children and Guillain-Barre. There is a little bit in this book. I think it would be a great book to read for an adult with GB or adult caregiver.

Both my mother and I really like the fact that this book covers a lot of aspects of GB. There are some points where the medical detail was over my head but I was able to get the gist of it. It was nice to know that picking the leg up at the ankle is a common issue and usually one of the last things to come back. He will start learning to walk again in January which seemed strange to me because he can not pick up his feet on his own but now I know that's somewhat normal.

Excellent facts and representation of experience - since I personally experienced this disorder, and recovered 99%, I am confident in my assessment of book's content. It's good that the information is out there - so few people are even aware of the nature of this disorder!

Gillian-Barre Syndrome is a rare disease, so acurate, up to date resource materials about this are sore lacking. This book helps to fill the void.
Because this disease is rare, there is not a lot of research, and most doctors only rarely encounter a case in their medical career. Medical schools are still teaching out-dated information. Therefore, it is up to the patient and caregiver to stay informed. GBS patients should buy a copy for themselves, and one for their doctor.

This book help me alot when my elder brother got ill with Guillain Barre Syndrom. unfortunately he past away after 9 months of fighting the deseas.

Abrazo, geo

If you have a family member who has gone through this traumatizing syndrome then this book is just what you need. Since there is very little publishes about GBA, this has to be the most complete...and simple book written for the average person. My son was diagnosed with GBA at 3 years old!!! My God how terrified we were. We went to the Emergency room 2 times (and sent home 2 times) before we refused to leave again. Our son could not sit up or walk. he could barely move or cry!!! The doctors did not know what it was and did not know what to do, so he was transferred to Baltimore. He received top notch care; however, they still did not know half of the answers or issues to arise with this syndrome. this book should be read by every health professional!!!!!!!!!

My 37 year old daughter contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome at the end of July, 2009. She hadn't had a flu shot nor had she had a virus so it is really a mystery as to why she contracted it. This book has been very informative and showed me what to expect as she was recovering. She is still in the recovery period, in a wheelchair, but able to use her upper body nearly 100% and move her legs quite well. It is now February, 2010. She just has to gain the strength in her legs to be able to walk again. Books like this give you more of an understanding as to what GBS is about, or at least as far as they know.