Guillain-Barre syndrome

Advise patients to call their neurologist straight away with any worsening symptoms of weakness, numbness, paresthesia, facial weakness, difficulty with swallowing or breathing, or worsening bladder function.

Advise patients to continue with physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Provide information about possible long-term effects of GBS, such as fatigue, pain, and psychological problems, and encourage the patient to contact their neurologist if they experience any of these problems.

Provide information about patient organisations, such as GBS/CIDP Foundation International (the international patient association for GBS). CBS/CIPD Foundation: International patient association for GBS Opens in new window