Paul

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  • Paul
    August 27, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Barz. Interesting you indicate you possibly got GBS from food poisoning. I got food poisoning in Portugal in June 2019. Lasted about 8 hours but was very severe. Was perfectly fine after that. Then got the flu shot that October and came down with GBS that November. Aside some strange sensations on the side of my feet at times I have practically recovered. I wonder now that the food poisoning (dormant) and Covid shot triggered my GBS

    Since GBS is associated with an over-active immune system, I am now questioning whether a Covid vaccine boosts the immune system even further and possibly cause a GBS recurrence.  I am now very reluctant to take the third booster shot

    Any input greatly appreciated from anyone!

    Paul
    May 29, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    I came down with GBS Nov 20, 2019 and am practically back to normal – I am 74. I Spent 5 weeks in the hospital of which 3 in the ICU. I had incredible lower back pain 24/7 – nothing helped until after receiving the treatments. Initially had 5 treatments of IV/IG and subsequently 5 treatments of plasma exchange. Jan through end Nov 2020 continued with IV/IG from 3 treatments every 4 weeks to 2 and then one. Treatment was discontinued end Nov 2020 and have had no relapses. Only thing was fatigue especially my thighs. I’ve had may second shot of the Pfizer vaccine with minor shoulder muscle pain but so far all fine. I have also gone back to swimming 3 to 4 times a week this month to try and get back to physical level pre-GBS.
    I think it is extremely important to stay physically active for both body and mind.