Taylor Summer update

I just thought I would stop in and let everyone know what is going on and whats been happening.
I was hospitalized around Thanksgiving for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

The first symptoms of GBS are usually numbness or tingling (paresthesia) in the toes and fingers, with progressive weakness in the arms and legs over the next few days. Some patients experience paresthesia only in their toes and legs; others only experience symptoms on one side of the body.

The symptoms may stay in this phase, causing only mild difficulty in walking, requiring crutches or a walking stick. However, sometimes the illness progresses, leading to complete paralysis of the arms and legs. About one quarter of the time, the paralysis continues up the chest and freezes the breathing muscles, leaving the patient dependent on a ventilator. If the swallowing muscles are also affected, a feeding tube may be needed.

GBS can affect anybody. It can strike at any age; men may be more likely to develop GBS than women. Although this syndrome is rare (affecting about one to two persons in 100,000) it is the most common cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in the world.

Here are the sights with the reference material:
http://http://www.neurologychannel.c...in/index.shtml
http://http://www.about-guillain-barre.com/

My case progressed to the worst level and I was on a venilator and had a feeding tube. I have been recovering for the last few months. I came home on monday. I am walking with a cane and braces that keep my ankle still. I still have no feeling in my feet or half my hand, and no muscle movement in my ankles. I am up and about. I thought I would let everyone know what happened and how I am doing. For those who knew I am so thankfull for your prayers and support.

My number is the same but I don't have the same phone. So when you call you'll have to remind me who you are. I am not quite back to work yet but I'll let ya'll know as soon as I am.

I will be visiting Austin soon.

I am sorry to hear this news, I wish you a speedy continued recovery

wow..I dont know you,but my prayers are still with you..
I hope you continue to feel better,Much Love.....Amelia

It can take up to a year to fully recover. The speed of my recovery so far has astounded my doctors.

It can take up to a year to fully recover. The speed of my recovery so far has astounded my doctors. Originally Posted by Taylor_Summer

Sounds like you are a positive lady with a lot of inter Strenght! My thoughts are with you, take care and get better soon.

Hobbie

Thanks for the update..Keep on doing what you are doing.....May the rest of your recovery go even faster

I too wish you all the best and the speediest recovery possible as I feel close to you. I'm praying for you

Wishing you a complete recovery and at a good pace. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. Slowly but surely.

Many people don't know that this syndrome has been shown, in Canada, as a possible side effect of the H1N1 vaccine.