Symptoms of Guillain-Barre get worse very quickly. It may take only a few hours to more severe symptoms, but the increasing weakness for several days is common.
Muscle weakness or loss of muscle function (paralysis) affects both sides. In most cases, the muscle weakness starts in the legs and then spreads to the arms. This is called ascending paralysis.
Patients may notice tingling, pain in the leg or hand and clumsiness. If the inflammation affects the nerves to the diaphragm and there is weakness in these muscles, you may need breathing assistance.
Typical symptoms are:
* Loss of reflexes in arms and legs
* Muscle weakness or loss of muscle function (paralysis)
or in mild cases, it may not happen or paralysis or weakness
or may occur in the arms and legs simultaneously
or it may worsen over 24 to 72 hours
or may occur only in the cranial nerves
or may start in the arms and move downward
or may begin on the feet and legs and can climb to the arms and head
* Numbness, decreased sensation
* Changes in the sensitivity
* Tenderness or muscle pain (may be a cramp-like pain)
* Lack of coordination
Additional symptoms may include:
* Blurred vision
* Clumsiness and falling
* Difficulty moving face muscles
* Muscle contractions
* Palpitations (sensation of feeling heartbeat)
Emergency symptoms (seek immediate medical help):
* Temporary lack of breathing
* Inability to breathe deeply
* Shortness of breath
* Difficulty swallowing
* Drooling
* Fainting
* Feeling dizzy when standing
Tags: Guillain-Barre, Symptoms, Symptoms of Guillain-Barre, Typical symptoms
