You’re statement about Diabetes in your family and some of the other posts here got me thinking in terms of “auto immune” as opposed to “neuropathy” and I realize that yes..there could be some family history. My mom and brother have a pretty serious condition called FAP and have both had their colons removed. I had a colonoscopy and I’m fine, however, I have had IBS and a spastic colon even before GBS. FAP, IS hereditary but I believe it also causes immune system problems. Also, my Uncle had diabetes!

Actually..now that I think of it, I’ve never had a great immune system. I get some type of flu every year and in my teens and 20’s, I could just look at someone with strep throat and get it and I even had mono!! Problems with kidney infections as well! WOW….maybe that’s what this is all about….the immune system (after some stess thrown into the mix) just says one day, “I CAN’T TAKE ANYMORE!!” and here we are!:eek:

Ofcourse that doesn’t explain the people who were athletic and feeling great when it hit them.:confused: I don’t know….too much speculation, next thing you know I’ll get started on the real root of all evil, ( our food supply! ) Uh Oh..didn’t mean to get “political”….better stop now!;)

Best wishes to all!!
Lori