Getting Better Slowly Hi, wondered if you could share some positive news, the play #GettingBetterSlowly which is touring the UK, is to be livestreamed over the internet to help raise awareness of rare illness Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There is a trailer here https://www.yo Read more ... utube.com/watch?v=_LN-0JJkyR0 The stream will take place on Sunday 26 February 7pm GMT through www.gaincharity.org.uk

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ABC News Researchers find more evidence that Zika may be linked to Guillain-Barre syndrome, an immunological reaction that can cause temporary paralysis.

The WorldPost Guillain-Barre causes gradual weakness and in some cases, temporary paralysis.

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NPR After coming down with a stomach virus, Luther Glenn suddenly couldn't move. He had developed Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder that can leave people paralyzed for weeks. According to researchers, about 80 percent of people who come do Read more ... wn with Gullain-Barre will recover almost fully, while the rest never regain their abilities. Here’s Luther’s story.

NPR Tim, who lost the ability to breathe and was on a ventilator for weeks, recovered fully. Luther, however, did not, and no one knows why.

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NPR One case of Guillain-Barre didn't worry the doctor. Then there was another — and another.

Health.com Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause temporary paralysis, has been reported in Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Suriname, and Venezuela.