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 houston soon.

Well, I'm glad you're doing better. Keep us updated and take care of yourself, you hear!?

Hey, Glad to see you have made it home and on your way back to the woman we all know and enjoy.

Good to hear you are getting better, please take care of you health

Just a quick question, did you have a flu shot before onset of GBS?

I ask because that is one major causes of it, and I almost lost a buddy the same way. Fortunately he never had to be on a vent, but is still recovering 1 1/2 years later.

It is the fastest way to become paralyzed not involving an accident. Scary stuff. Glad you are recovering.

Taylor_Summer glad to hear that you are doing better. Hopefully that will continue and we will have you back to 100% really soon.

Glad to hear that you are recovering. We have to see those legs walking around in a skirt again!

Glad to hear that you are recovering. We have to see those legs walking around in a skirt again! Originally Posted by DarthMaul

Darth you Dog from the dark side you.......LOL

Glad the docs got it sorted & you're on the mend! Get that strut working & cum on back real soon now, 'ya hear????

Taylor, I'm so glad to hear that you are better. We're all pulling for you to make a full recovery. See you soon.
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