Guillain-Barre (gee-YAH-buh-RAY) syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms.
These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. In its most severe form Guillain-Barre syndrome is a medical emergency. Most people with the condition must be hospitalized to receive treatment.
The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is unknown. But it is often preceded by an infectious illness such as a respiratory infection or the stomach flu.
There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Most people recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome, though some may experience lingering effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue.
He was temporarily paralyzed for two months in which he spend the entire time in the hospital. During this time I spend nearly a month by his side in Edmonton until he was transferred to Calgary, this is the time that he took his first ever plane ride! After being transferred I was able to come home to Dave at night and get the emotional support that I needed during that time, I was able to cook my dad homemade meals and take them to hi in the hospital and give him the support that he needed at this time. He is currently residing with Dave and I and we couldn't be happier to have him in our lives on a daily basis, while he is my step-dad, he has always been my "real" dad, I never had someone that I was this close with, I am a firm
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