false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175694313m/546143.jpg 546143 1 <div>Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes the body's immune system to attack the peripheral nervous system, producing feelings of tingling and weakness that increase in intensity until the patient is almost totally paralyzed. Claiming thousands of new victims each year, GBS can strike anyone at any age, regardless of gender or ethnicity. Fortunately, most patients have a good recovery, but the pathway to this goal can be slow and frightening. Written by two experts in the field &#8212; one a GBS survivor himself &#8212; <i>Guillain-Barré Syndrome</i> addresses all aspects of the condition, including initial symptoms, diagnostic evaluation and criteria, general and illness-specific treatments, and typical outcomes. The book covers a wide range of issues, including pain without injury and other abnormal sensations unique to GBS; the rehabilitation process; workplace adjustment with incomplete recovery; sexual dysfunction; guidelines for caregivers; and much more. Written in laymen&#8217;s terms, this practical, reassuring book helps patients manage this puzzling illness.</div> 533413 19 2 2007 Guillain-Barre Syndrome: From Diagnosis to Recovery (American Academy of Neurology) total:3|4:1|3:2| 3 10 3 3 3 0 false false Mon Jul 27 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 26 19:48:29 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 27 20:47:54 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jul 25 10:19:12 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 10:20:12 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 27 11:53:12 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 28 16:59:47 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=546143