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Symptoms of Guillain-Barre
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. Read the rest of this entry »