by Tara Tobias | Dec 2, 2022 | Guillain Barre Syndrome, long COVID
Guillain-barre Syndrome and COVID: Is There a Connection? It’s been almost three years since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was discovered in Wuhan, China. While the virus is no longer crippling the world as it used to, medical experts are discovering new things...
by Tara Tobias | Nov 29, 2022 | Guillain Barre Syndrome, long COVID
COVID and Leg Weakness: What You Need To Know Some people continue to struggle with the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) long after testing positive for it. From muscle weakness to brain fog, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more, COVID-related...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 21, 2019 | blog, Guillain Barre Syndrome
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord). Normally a person’s immune system recognizes and destroys foreign “invaders”...
by Tara Tobias | May 27, 2018 | blog, Guillain Barre Syndrome
Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune attack on the nervous system that affects 3,000 to 6,000 people per year. This devastating attack causes muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. Symptoms resolve within weeks to months, however, some will experience...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 26, 2018 | Guillain Barre Syndrome
Recovering from Gullain-barre syndrome can be frustrating. It is normal to want to get your life back, FAST! And the normal reaction is the more “exercise” you do the better, right? Unfortunately, this mentality can HURT your recovery. Regaining strength...