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Plasmapheresis: Definition and Patient Education. This website provides information about plasmapheresis, a common treatment for autoimmune diseases like Guillain Barre. It gives an overview of the treatment, what to expect, how to prepare for the treatment, and possible side effects. It is a reliable source because it uses information compiled from other reliable sources and lists them at the end of the article.

Guillain-Barre syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - This website has information about Guillain Barre Syndrome, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Information is provided by the Mayo Clinic which is a reputable health care facility

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) 101 - YouTube. This is a video that very simply describes Guillain Barre Syndrome. The video is from the Guillain Barre Foundation which provides education materials and support for those wanting to know more about the disease

Guillain Barre Syndrome Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Saving energy with self-care activities. This is a document describing some ways that a patient can conserve energy while completing Activities of Daily living such as grooming, bathing, and dressing. People diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome may experience extreme fatigue so these tips will he helpful to help them conserve energy and maintain independence

This video posted by an Occupational Therapist shows how to use 2 pieces of adaptive equipment which may be helpful for someone recovering from Guillain Barre Syndrome. In the video, she describes the equipment, a scoop dish and a dressing stick, and demonstrates how to use them

Adaptive equipment to enable activities of daily living. This site gives an overview of various types of adaptive equipment that could be useful for some experiencing difficulty with ADLs due to illness. It includes information about equipment for dressing, eating, toileting, and bathing, with links to more information or where the items can be purchased.

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GBS Experiences. This website was developed by a patient who was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. It includes information about the disease, but also has a section for others to share their experiences with the disease

Information on Guillian Barre from GBS/CIDP Foundation International including support for the patient and information for the caregiver. This is a reliable source because it is the international non-profit organization supporting people with Guillain Barre Syndrome.

A First Step - Understanding Guillain-Barre Syndrome by Brian S. Langton. This book was written by a gentleman who had Guillain Barre Syndrome. He shares his story and information about the disease

Patient Stories and Support

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Campylobacter | CDC. This fact sheet includes information about the potential causes of GBS including infection from Campylobacter.

Guillain-Barre syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program. This article discusses the various potential causes of Guillain Barre Syndrome including a possible genetic link. This is published by the National Institutes of Health

Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Michigan Medicine

Causes of the Disease

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Campylobacter | CDC. This fact sheet includes information about the potential causes of GBS including infection from Campylobacter. Guillain Barre Syndrome, Cdc, Potential, Facts

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Campylobacter | CDC. This fact sheet includes information about the potential causes of GBS including infection from Campylobacter.

Guillain-Barre syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program. This article discusses the various potential causes of Guillain Barre Syndrome including a possible genetic link. This is published by the National Institutes of Health Information Center, Medical Information, Rolandic Epilepsy, Celiac Artery, Granuloma Annulare, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Rare Disorders

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Guillain-Barre syndrome | Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program. This article discusses the various potential causes of Guillain Barre Syndrome including a possible genetic link. This is published by the National Institutes of Health

Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Michigan Medicine Health Library, Muscle Weakness, Nervous System, Michigan, Medicine, Physiology, Medical

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome | Michigan Medicine

Plasmapheresis: Definition and Patient Education. This website provides information about plasmapheresis, a common treatment for autoimmune diseases like Guillain Barre. It gives an overview of the treatment, what to expect, how to prepare for the treatment, and possible side effects. It is a reliable source because it uses information compiled from other reliable sources and lists them at the end of the article. Autoimmune Disorder, Autoimmune Disease, Healthline, Child Life, The Way You Are, Diagnosis, Definitions

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Plasmapheresis: Definition and Patient Education. This website provides information about plasmapheresis, a common treatment for autoimmune diseases like Guillain Barre. It gives an overview of the treatment, what to expect, how to prepare for the treatment, and possible side effects. It is a reliable source because it uses information compiled from other reliable sources and lists them at the end of the article.

This video posted by an Occupational Therapist shows how to use 2 pieces of adaptive equipment which may be helpful for someone recovering from Guillain Barre Syndrome. In the video, she describes the equipment, a scoop dish and a dressing stick, and demonstrates how to use them Adaptive Equipment, Occupational Therapist, Dressing, Scoop, Dish, Video, Fashion, Moda

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This video posted by an Occupational Therapist shows how to use 2 pieces of adaptive equipment which may be helpful for someone recovering from Guillain Barre Syndrome. In the video, she describes the equipment, a scoop dish and a dressing stick, and demonstrates how to use them

Adaptive equipment to enable activities of daily living. This site gives an overview of various types of adaptive equipment that could be useful for some experiencing difficulty with ADLs due to illness. It includes information about equipment for dressing, eating, toileting, and bathing, with links to more information or where the items can be purchased. Adaptive Devices, Guillain Barre, Special Needs, Enabling, Aging, Ota, Supportive

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Adaptive equipment to enable activities of daily living. This site gives an overview of various types of adaptive equipment that could be useful for some experiencing difficulty with ADLs due to illness. It includes information about equipment for dressing, eating, toileting, and bathing, with links to more information or where the items can be purchased.

This video is a helpful demonstration of how to use a sock aid and a long handled shoe horn to help with dressing. Patients with Guillain Barre syndrome may experience fatigue and weakness and could benefit from devices like this to help them remain independent with dressing Shoe Horn, Adidas Tubular Defiant, Benefit, Devices, Adidas Sneakers, Socks, Experience

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This video is a helpful demonstration of how to use a sock aid and a long handled shoe horn to help with dressing. Patients with Guillain Barre syndrome may experience fatigue and weakness and could benefit from devices like this to help them remain independent with dressing

This is a link to the PT / OT rehabilitation department of Duke University. It includes information about adaptive equipment that may be recommended by an occupational therapist to help the patient with bathing and grooming Duke University, Step Stool, Grooming, Department, Bathing

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This is a link to the PT / OT rehabilitation department of Duke University. It includes information about adaptive equipment that may be recommended by an occupational therapist to help the patient with bathing and grooming

Guillain-Barre syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - This website has information about Guillain Barre Syndrome, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Information is provided by the Mayo Clinic which is a reputable health care facility Nerve Disorders, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Care Facility, Immune System, Symptoms, Clinic

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Guillain-Barre syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - This website has information about Guillain Barre Syndrome, what it is, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Information is provided by the Mayo Clinic which is a reputable health care facility

WHO | Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). Information about the Ziki Virus as a cause of Guillain Barre Syndrome. This section of the World Health Organization website provides links to many articles about the disease Peripheral Nervous System, World Health Organization, Neurology, Disease, Mental Health, Articles

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WHO | Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). Information about the Ziki Virus as a cause of Guillain Barre Syndrome. This section of the World Health Organization website provides links to many articles about the disease

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) 101 - YouTube. This is a video that very simply describes Guillain Barre Syndrome. The video is from the Guillain Barre Foundation which provides education materials and support for those wanting to know more about the disease Foundation, Understanding, Basic, Simply, Teaching, Education

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) 101 - YouTube. This is a video that very simply describes Guillain Barre Syndrome. The video is from the Guillain Barre Foundation which provides education materials and support for those wanting to know more about the disease

What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? This article gives an overview of what the disease is, what causes it, and how it is treated. It is from WebMD a reliable source for health information. Health Benefits, Health Tips, Health And Wellness, Health Fitness, Health Care, Kids Health, Oral Health, Health Issues

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What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? This article gives an overview of what the disease is, what causes it, and how it is treated. It is from WebMD a reliable source for health information.

GBS Experiences. This website was developed by a patient who was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. It includes information about the disease, but also has a section for others to share their experiences with the disease Sick, Exercise, Development, Website, Healthy, Ejercicio

GBS Experiences. This website was developed by a patient who was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. It includes information about the disease, but also has a section for others to share their experiences with the disease

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Information on Guillian Barre from GBS/CIDP Foundation International including support for the patient and information for the caregiver. This is a reliable source because it is the international non-profit organization supporting people with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Demyelinating Disease, Rare Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Kidney Cyst

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Information on Guillian Barre from GBS/CIDP Foundation International including support for the patient and information for the caregiver. This is a reliable source because it is the international non-profit organization supporting people with Guillain Barre Syndrome.

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This document defines the disease and gives information about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, prognosis, and research being done about the disease. This is a valid source because it comes from the National Institutes of Health Brain Health, Body Health, Neurological Disorders, National Institutes Of Health, Neurotransmitters, The More You Know

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This document defines the disease and gives information about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, prognosis, and research being done about the disease. This is a valid source because it comes from the National Institutes of Health

A First Step - Understanding Guillain-Barre Syndrome by Brian S. Langton. This book was written by a gentleman who had Guillain Barre Syndrome. He shares his story and information about the disease Im A Survivor, Flu Shot, What Really Happened

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A First Step - Understanding Guillain-Barre Syndrome by Brian S. Langton. This book was written by a gentleman who had Guillain Barre Syndrome. He shares his story and information about the disease

All chronic illnesses have a beginning. My chronic fatigue started began with a life-threatening disease called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. A story from a survivor of the disease Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet, Chronic Fatigue Symptoms, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Sjogrens, Invisible Illness

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All chronic illnesses have a beginning. My chronic fatigue started began with a life-threatening disease called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. A story from a survivor of the disease

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome. This video shares information about Guillain Barre and the story of a patient survivor story. Posted by the Mayo Clinic Nursing Career, Nursing School, Becoming An Rn, Nurse Teaching, Teaching Projects, Viral Infection

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome. This video shares information about Guillain Barre and the story of a patient survivor story. Posted by the Mayo Clinic