Jess Branson, of Westport, had a busy career and an active social life. But in the spring of 2021, Branson's life "went from 60 to zero in a heartbeat" when she became unable to move. It all began ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and his hockey career is on hold while he recovers. The Ducks announced Eaves' diagnosis Monday, ...
Guillain-Barré syndrome (pronounced gee-YAH-buh-RAY) is a rare autoimmune disorder that has been getting attention recently because of its potential connection with the coronavirus. In a letter to the ...
A 25-year-old Italian woman has found herself slowly being paralyzed by a rare disease. Initially experiencing back pain, Aurora Mattei's facial muscles and body became paralyzed over the course of ...
In the fall of 2022, Dr. William Dugal, then 32, contracted COVID-19 and began experiencing unusual symptoms. “It started with the numbness in my feet, almost like my shoes were too tight, and it ...
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and is receiving treatment in hospital. Jameson has posted updates to her official Instagram account, where she ...
Jenna Jameson said she's been hospitalized, and doctors suspect she has Guillain-Barré syndrome. The rare neurological disorder occurs when the immune system attacks nerves, often after infection.
From schizophrenia to toe rashes to shrunken brains, there’s a growing laundry list of bizarre ways that a COVID-19 infection impacts the body. A study published today found a new link between a COVID ...
Miller Fisher syndrome is a very rare nerve disease that’s related to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Guillain-Barré syndrome affects about one in 100,000 people. In the U.S., it’s estimated that 3,000 ...