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  • 1.  Guillain-Barre Syndrome

    Posted 01-27-2016 12:31

    Good afternoon, Everyone:  Can anyone point me to information regarding the consequences of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and its long term impact on vocational and work life?

    Thanks.

    Barbara

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    Barbara K. Byers, MA, CRC, CVE, CCM, LPC
    Atlantic Vocational Services, Inc.
    P.O.Box 1256
    Portsmouth, Virginia 23705
    757-399-0900
    Fax 757-399-8043
    BarbaraByers@AtlanticVocationalServices.com
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  • 2.  RE: Guillain-Barre Syndrome

    Posted 01-28-2016 09:45
    Hello Barbara,
    There is a lot of information on Guillain Barr Syndrome complications on the Vaccine Injury Compensation website. 
    The consequences of the syndrome can range from transient muscle weakness to complete paralysis and death. Some people achieve complete recovery, while others remain permanently disabled. I think that the vocational impact/ work life expectancy depends on the progression and resolution of the disease process which appears to be individualized. Perhaps some of our life care planner colleagues who have worked with Guillain Barr affected clients can shed more light on the issue. By the way, the majority of cases I have read about were traced to the flu vaccination, although there are other causes. The link to the site is below:
    Kind regards,
    Nellie
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