Author Archives: Evan Rothman

About Evan Rothman

Journalist, copywriter, WRC nut, MotoGP fan, mountain biker, book lover, hobby photographer and all round nice guy. You may know me as Editor of HANDBRAKES & HAIRPINS eMagazine.

GBS Survivor establishes charity photography exhibition

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Evan Rothman

Here’s a great story from the United Kingdom… Great work, Dave Hill >>> http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/news/county-news/latest-news/guillain-barre-sufferer-sets-up-charity-photography-exhibition-in-haywards-heath-1-6168959

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Amazing Recovery for GBS patient

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Evan Rothman

Through various treatments, this brave GBS survivor has pulled through to a strong recovery. Watch the story here…

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Susan Dean’s also a CIDP fighter like you!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Evan Rothman

Read Susan Dean’s blog on her journery to a healthy life with CIDP, from Moscow, Russia here: http://hsctforcidpnmsnad.blogspot.ru. Here is a short extract from her latest post… I am transformed! In numerous ways I will never be the same as … Continue reading →

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GBS and Flu Vaccines – Tread Carefully!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Evan Rothman

There is always much debate concerning flu vaccines and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Make up your own mind on the matter once you have consulted your doctor. Here is a medical report to offer you more insight on the matter: GBS and … Continue reading →

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We stumbled across this on the internet today: Running down GBS

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Evan Rothman

Give Ben Yelkin your support for his 5km run and gold event: http://runningdowngbs.com/ More on Ben: Ben Yelkin was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré Syndrome on December 16, 2012 and was immediately hospitalized. Ben’s peripheral nervous system quickly shut down. He was … Continue reading →

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Story of Success: Bob Brady on path to recovery

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Evan Rothman

Here’s a great uplifting story of Guillain-Barre Syndrome survivor on Bob Brady on his recovery to good health: http://viewer.epaperflip.com/Viewer.aspx?docid=284886e1-e770-4741-9b3f-a14000a18f61#?page=36. Good going, Bob. Here’s to all who are still on their path to full recovery: BE STRONG! Check out our Facebook … Continue reading →

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PODCAST: Ellen Schecter’s CIPD story

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Evan Rothman

Ellen Schecter is an award-winning writer. She takes us through a time when she felt her life was shattered by this painful disease, and then shares how she was able to forge a new life filled with personal discovery and … Continue reading →

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New study published!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Evan Rothman

Nobuhiro Yuki studied the pathogenesis of GBS in “Guillain-Barre Syndrome and anti-ganglioside antibodies: a clinician-scientist’s journey.” To read the full article, please click HERE.

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RECOVERY TALE: Sarah Manguso – the disease that stole my youth

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Evan Rothman

Excerpt of her tale as published on http://www.guardian.co.uk: When poet Sarah Manguso’s immune system attacked her nervous system, she was forced to endure years of harrowing treatment. In this poignant extract from her memoir, The Two Kinds of Decay, she … Continue reading →

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Bed Number Ten by Sue Baier

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Evan Rothman

An editorial review from rom Publishers Weekly on this book: A Houston housewife, mother of two teenage daughters, Baier endured a virtual living death when she contracted Guillain-Barre syndrome. Suddenly and without apparent cause, her body was entirely immobilized; meanwhile … Continue reading →

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