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A 'must' for any serious health library.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system, resulting in symptoms ranging from tingling and weakness to paralysis. GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME: FROM DIAGNOSIS TO RECOVERY is co-authored by a survivor of the condition and covers everything from early symptoms and treatment options to diagnostic methods and prognosis. From rehabilitation to acute care and coming home again, GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME is a 'must' for any serious health library.

It's all about Guillain Barre Syndrome
I am a patient suffering in Guillanin Barre Syndrome and still have recovery.
This book gives me many aspects of the disease and recommends how to use my own life after GBS. ... Read more

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A wife's diary of steadfast love, lighthearted hope, and abiding faith through the duration of her husband's debilitating disease. Regina prays this book will inspire others stricken with neuromuscular disorders. ... Read more

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The Darkness Is Not Dark
Suddenly thrust into the unforeseen grip of Guillian-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Regina Roth candidly writes about her husband's illness.

Their faith in Christ shines through the pages of the book lighting the way as they travel through a valley of darkness.

The author's words are spiked with love for her husband and gratitude for the creative kindnesses of others.

For the professional, patient, family or other caregiver, this book provides a case history of one man's personal encounter with GBS.

Outstanding Book
As someone who suffers from Chronic GBS (CIDP) I highly recommend this book for medical professionals, patients with GBS/CIDP and also their family and friends.

The Darkness is not Dark -- an inspirational read
The Darkness is not Dark is a powerful, personal account of the physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges faced by Dr. Roland Roth and has family as they struggled together though his sudden affliction with Guillian-Barré Syndrome.This is a story of faith, courage, patience, and hope.The candid, day-by-day account in this diary takes the reader though the entire progression of GBS, through the terrifying periods of uncertainty and fear in the hospital to moments filled with hope and touched with humor.As the reader, you witness the remarkable and victorious struggle of Roland to overcome GBS, and you experience the perspective of his wife and family who had to watch helplessly the deterioration of their loved one. For those facing GBS and their families, this book will be a comforting companion which will provide you with insight into what to expect and offer hope and encouragement to get though the difficult times.For everyone, this inspirational book is a testament to the love and devotion between a wife and her husband, the comfort and courage found through prayer and faith in God, and the strength that unites friends and family members to help each other through times of need.

Inspiration and Comfort In Times of Trouble
This book is full of humor and heart!In a time of serious illness, when the outcome is unknown, we all tread new ground. This book actually maps that ground in the form of a personal diary. The painful feelings that arise--fear and anguish, helplessness and anger--are here, but along with them are wonderful humor and humility, faith and gratitude. I was drawn into the fast pace of this true story immediately. By the time I had finished I decided to buy it for anyone I know who has to deal with a devastating illness and needs inspiration!
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I assure you, though, there is nothing trite about coming down with Guillain-Barrè syndrome. For the person hit by it, it’s war and revolution wrapped in one: A catastrophe, an upheaval, a devastating blow.

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Up from the Abyss
I read this book 19 months after my husband got sick with Gullain-Barre syndrome. He is still trying to rehab. Reading this book helped me to understand that recovery takes longer than you think it should sometime. There is so little information. I was given one page explaining GBS at the onset of this syndrome. One page doesn't cover the months and years that it takes. That is why books written by the patient or family is so important.
Wanda Vires

Up from the Abyss
A journey of personal redemption from the ravages of Guillain-Barrè syndrome...I have a good friend who is 68 who on June 13, 2005 learned what had caused him to lose the ability to move.It paralyzed him and it is GBS.I bought this book and 2 others to better understand what he has and how he might progress with his recovery. 4 out of 100,000 people get this GBS and these kinds of books are great to read and the endings are very good to re-read because all 3 books the people fully recovered and that is a blessing. This book is very good for anyone to read.Life is short and there are many bumps in the road...This GBS is a big ass bump that I hope to never encounter again... ... Read more

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This book is about three people from different walks of life, each of whom experienced a life-changing episode of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Three dramatic stories in one.

Firstly, a story of the Author's remarkable almost complete recovery following his encounter with the syndrome. It is a frank and personal account of his struggle to regain much of what he had lost in bodily function during one year of hospitalisation. It should provide inspiration and possibly answer so many questions typically asked by others afflicted with this syndrome.

Secondly, case studies written by two co-author contributors, one a Calgary Veterinarian and mother of two, the other a retired Vancouver resident who was struck with Guillain-Barré Syndrome whilst shopping for a boat in England.

"There is no single answer to the question as to how life may change after recovery from this disorder. Each case appears to be unique. That is why I have chosen to include, not just a record of my partial recovery, but also the recovery record of two additional people, each different from one another's and each certainly different from mine (Author's Preface)".

"We eventually identified a boat—only three feet short of what we had wanted— that was within our budget.

At this point Heather's brother, who lived nearby, said he would like a share in the boat, to which we agreed. During this discussion in his house I had to ask him to refrain from smoking, as my throat was quite sore. I was feeling rather run down and often felt cold. About the same time on a Saturday, I felt a tingling in the finger tips of my left hand and found they were a bit swollen. I mentioned it to Heather, but it did not seem serious. It was, however, the first sign that I had contracted GBS. If only I had known, the treatment might have been started earlier! (Patrick Hill)"

"Probably the worst face of Guillain-Barré Syndrome is the effect it has on loved ones. Severe, or not, chronic or not, it matters little to the supporting family at the bedside of a patient. Fear, puzzlement, and apprehension are all experienced by the loved ones. Reading the case histories of Sarah and Patrick, one learns how their spouses also suffered many frightening experiences, but in spite of all that, they remained – obviously without second thought, hesitation or doubt. True to their marriage vows, they provided so much love, care and support. That was the shared experience among the three of us (Author: Epilogue)." ... Read more

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A First Step - Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome provides a fresh perspective on a devastating illness, and is a frightening story of a rarely talked about disease from the point of view of one in good health who was suddenly stricken with almost total paralysis. The book is comprised of two distinct parts: Part I, \'What Really Happened\', a more or less blow-by-blow account of the effect Guillain-Barré Syndrome had on the author and close family, from its surprise onset, through treatment and subsequent rehabilitation; Part II, \'In Dreams\', a vivid description of dreams and hallucinations experienced during seven months of Intensive Care. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by Thomson Gale on April 7, 2006. The length of the article is 1771 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Update: Guillain-Barre Syndrome among recipients of Menactra[R] meningococcal conjugate vaccine--United States, October 2005-February 2006.
Author: F. Soud
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: April 7, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 55Issue: 13Page: 364(3)

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How does it feel to be trapped inside a paralyzed body?How does one cope with the total loss of control of one's life?And how difficult is it to regain that control? ... Read more

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VERY INFORMATIVE
THIS BOOK WAS VERY INFORMATIVE ! IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY FORM OF GBS [GUILLAIN BARRE' SYNDROME] IT IS A MUST OR IF A FAMILY MEMBER HAS BEEN DIAGNOISED WITH GBS!

Could have been much worse off.
I had to go through this as well, and what I would have given to just be paralyzed.

In a way I was, but I was paralyzed from pain. The main effect it had on me was the wrong signals being sent to my brain. The slightest breeze on my skin would make it feel like I was burning alive. The lightest touch of a sheet was like razors. In the end I fully recovered, with much love and support from my family.

I feel pity for anyone else who had to suffer this syndrome also, but it could have been much worse, and for many it was/is.

My opinion...
As a survivor of Guillain Barre Syndrome, I personally did not care for this book.I realize that everyone is different, and perhaps I should pen my own account.My case was much worse than the author's, which may account for my disgruntle attitude.Sorry.

Guillain-Barre' Syndrome : My Worst Nightmare
Byron Comp did a very good thing sharing his experience dealing with Gillian Barre.This book helped me to better understand what a good friend and a wonderful person is going through.He found out he has GBS just this year in June.He has been in the hospital for about 10 days and 70 days so far in the rehab hospital.He is still paralyzed but gaining a little ground each week.The last parts of the book are great it is good to understand the recovery part of this illness and that 95% of the people do recover.This book is a good read for anyone and it does give you a dose of appreciate what we have and we are all truly blessed.Someone out there is always having a worse day than we are having on our worst day...Nice job Byron and thanks.

enlightning
This book really makes you think twice about the care you give to other people, and what kind of care you would recieve if you were in the same position.I couldn't put the book down.I finished it in one day.I cried through most of it.Even I didn't know what all he went through on a daily basis.I am very proud of the strides my DAD has made. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), including the possible role of flu vaccines in its cause. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

In addition, as a bonus we have included an encyclopedic collection of general medical and health documents - thousands of pages with extensive material from the CDC and NIH on hundreds of diseases and health topics from A to Z, along with FDA drug and medical publications, government consumer healthcare tips, disease prevention programs, dietary guidelines, and travelers' health information. Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 46,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, published by New Zealand Nurses' Organisation on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2106 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Understanding residuals in Guillain-Barre Syndrome: peripheral nerve damage, rather than strained muscles, can cause fatigue and breathlessness for those suffering the long-term effects of GBS.(practice)
Author: Robert Gregory
Publication: Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2004
Publisher: New Zealand Nurses' Organisation
Volume: 10Issue: 7Page: 16(2)

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Guillain-Barre syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Guillain-Barre syndrome.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to Guillain-Barre syndrome. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to Guillain-Barre syndrome. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2004. The length of the article is 1682 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Guillain-Barre syndrome--a review.(RESPIRATORY CLINICAL KEEPER #10)
Author: Bill Wojciechowski
Publication: FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: 12(3)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1015 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Guillain-Barre syndrome, MCV4 link still unclear.(Infectious Diseases)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 23Page: 23(1)

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This digital document is an article from Southern Medical Journal, published by Southern Medical Association on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 827 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Temporal arteritis and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Author: Bernardino Roca
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 95Issue: 9Page: 1081(2)

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Comprehensive review ofGuillain-Barre Syndrome, its history, clinical features, diagnosis,epidemiology, pathology, and treatment. Special emphasis onelectrophysiology of demyelination. For neurologists, intensive carespecialists, clinical neurophysiologists. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by Thomson Gale on October 20, 2006. The length of the article is 2360 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Update: Guillain-Barre Syndrome among recipients of Menactra[R] meningococcal conjugate vaccine--United States, June 2005-September 2006.
Author: E.J. Woo
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: October 20, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 55Issue: 41Page: 1120(5)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2242 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Guillain-Barre syndrome, greater Paris area.(DISPATCHES)(infectious diseases research)(includes statistical table)
Author: Valerie Sivadon-Tardy
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 12Issue: 6Page: 990(4)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 5842 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Influenza, Campylobacter and Mycoplasma infections, and hospital admissions for Guillain-Barre syndrome, England.(RESEARCH)
Author: Clarence C. Tam
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 12Issue: 12Page: 1880(8)

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