Category Archives: News

New studies shed more light on Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Evan Rothman

More news on Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome: http://news.softpedia.com/news/News-on-Multiple-Sclerosis-and-Guillain-Barr-Syndrome-160307.shtml

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The many ills of peripheral nerve damage

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Evan Rothman

Here’s an article I also found, which is useful when trying to explain to non GBS patients the pains we experience: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9404E4D6123DF933A15753C1A96F9C8B63

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Once a prisoner of her body, now stronger after battling adversity

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Evan Rothman

Here is the encouraging and uplifting story of Janay Ryals I came across on the New York Times website. Please click here to read the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/nyregion/05neediest.html?_r=1

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Little Sofi’s story of her recovery with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (VIDEO)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Evan Rothman
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IN THE NEWS: Tick Paralysis is easily treated but often missed, say reports

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Evan Rothman

Here is a link to an interesting article I came across on the Internet regarding the diagnosis of Guillain=Barre Syndrome. It might make for interesting reading: http://egmn.idsk.com/stories_global/33_ds_12869815.jsp

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Latest GBS newsletter available for download HERE!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Evan Rothman

The quarterly newsletter from the offices of GBS-CIDP Foundation International have posted this issue. If you have any problems downloading this PDF file, please contact Evan Rothman at evanrothman@gmail.com. We will then send this newsletter to your inbox.

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Support Groups in South Africa

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Evan Rothman

The G.B.S. Survivors’ Network Southern Africa has a support system in place with support groups in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. We are looking for survivors to create more support groups countrywide, and we will assist in every step … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Evan Rothman

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (G.B.S.) is a rare medical condition that affects any one, of any age and attacks at any time. Your peripheral nervous system (i.e. your arms and legs) become paralysed by your own immune system. Your immune system turns … Continue reading →

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