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Subject: Guillain Barre
Forum: The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum
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Posted by Roxie on July 09, 1997 at 00:18:22:
I first had this in 1989, right after a heavy bout of the flu.
I had two recurrences, one in 1993, and another just last Easter (1997).
They both came after recovering from the flu. My questions are: Does the flu
virus bring these attacks on? What is the best method of treatment for my \
case wherein it is not too severe (partial loss of muscle/nerve control of extremities
but I can function normally. Steroids seem to work but I hate the side
effects. Vicodin keeps the cramping pain in check before I sleep. Is prolonged
use of this (Vicodin) bad? It's my only source of relief. Lastly, this last bout
affected my taste buds so badly that I haven't regained my full sense of
taste. In 1989, my tastebuds were affected but recovered after a week.
This time, it's been more than 2 months and it's still abnormal. What can I
do to fix it? I've given up hope of ever losing the numbness in my fingers
and feet. Is this realistic? If you know of any other forums specifically
for Guillain Barre, please let me know how to reach fellow sufferers.
THANK YOU!!!!!
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