How to Get Therapies for Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Guillain-Barre Syndrome negatively affects a person's peripheral nervous system, causing numbness, tingling and even paralysis. Treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome is most affective when the syndrome is diagnosed early. While there is no cure for Guillain-Barre Syndrome, treatment does help ease the symptoms. It is important to consult with your doctor about various treatments and how they'll benefit you. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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  Talk to your doctor about the benefits of the procedure known as plasmapheresis. This procedure cleans out your blood, expunging antibodies that are causing the immune system to attack the nervous system.

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  Consider receiving immunoglobulin intravenously. This intravenous treatment provides you with good antibodies that serve as a defense against the bad antibodies attacking your nervous system.

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  Allow medical professionals to use medical equipment to keep your body functioning until the syndrome runs its course. Some of the devices used to help you may include a heart monitor, respirator or catheter.

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  Consult with your doctor about how to exercise your limbs while you are experiencing symptoms. Doctors may ask your caregivers to move your limbs periodically in order to retain flexibility and strength.

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  Use adaptive devices such as walker or wheelchair to assist your movement as you recover.

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  Begin physical therapy sessions once your symptoms have subsided. The physical therapist trains you to use adaptive devices and strengthen your muscles.

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  Seek occupational therapy if you are having difficulty with fine motor tasks such as brushing your teeth or eating with utensils.