Anyone in the Ann Abor, MI Area

Thank you! I appreciate the information on the doctor in Detroit. I am 5 years post and haven’t seen my regular Neuro for over a year. I am only looking for a PCP so I can get more of my asthma meds since I am running out. Any PCP suggestions are welcome.

Thank you!
Tonya Correll

On May 15, 2005, I was diagnosed with GBS and admitted to the hospital. I had IVIG and supportive care. I was intubated and then trached while sedated into a coma. I spent 10 days in ICU, 40 days on a respiratory care floor, and then 4 weeks on an Acute Rehab Unit. Total hospital stay was 2 1/2 months. I went from fine to life support in 5 days.

The kicker to this story is that I was one of the worst, if not THE worst, case Kokomo, IN had ever seen. My Nuero told my family that I would be in the hospital for 6 months, and not walk for a year. I WALKED out of the hospital with a walker after only 2 1/2 months.

Today, 5 years post, I walk, run-when I have to, ride horses and jump them, and anything else I want to do. I have some fatigue issues, not really any pain, lack of control of my toes.

Over all, I am considered healthy and recovered. I don’t let the GBS stop me from doing things. I do, however, take into consideration that my body may react weirdly to things I haven’t done since the GBS. Otherwise, I do what I want, realize I may have to rest more often or go a little slower to make sure I have enough energy to do it all instead of exerting it all at once.

I hope this has helped.

God bless,
Tonya Correl