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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Recovery This blog is all about your ongoing recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), especially when you return home from hospital. If you want to know more about what happens earlier in the GBS journey then check out our other blogs...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) – Rehabilitation  In this blog series we are taking an accessible look look at Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). We've already covered what it is, the symptoms you should look out for, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment you may receive....

How is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Treated? In the previous blogs in this series,  we have looked at the symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), and how clinicians diagnose GBS. In this blog we are looking at the treatment you can expect if you are diagnosed with...

As we move into the New Year, I thought it would be a good idea to look back on 2024, and have a think about 2025. This time last year I was sitting at home waiting for a start date as the new Chief Executive with GAIN. Looking back, I’m not sure what I was expecting....

How is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Diagnosed? In this post, we are going to look at how Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is diagnosed. If you want to know what GBS is then check out our blog post: What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? If you want to read about GBS symptoms...

One of the things that we get asked a lot about here at GAIN is about the symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). In this blog we are going to explore the things that most people talk about when they first get GBS, and also we will talk about what we call...

What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?  Guillain-Barré Syndrome (we just say GBS, but its pronounced ghee-yan bar-ray) is a rare but potentially life changing condition that affects the nerves outside of your brain and your spinal cord. These are your peripheral...