Neuro Note 6
How Did I Come Out of Guillain–Barré SyndromeIn In the TedTalk, Shruti Jain talked about when she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). GBS is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks nerve that carry signals to the brain. This causes degeneration of the myelin sheath ad results in peripheral nerve system (brain and spinal cord) damage. Symptoms include weakness and tingling the lower extremities, respiratory issues, bladder control issues. double vision, pain, and fatigue. This disease is at its worst in the first 2-3 weeks so the patient experiences severe pain and weakness and is at risk for contractures and respiratory dysfunction. Shruti Jain says that she believes that everything happens for a reason and the days she spent in the emergency room made her realize her passion. She would deal with her pain by making jokes about her surroundings and with her doctors. Jain talks about one day that she d...