What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
Symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome usually begin with numbness or tingling in the toes and fingers. These symptoms progress over several days with weakness in the arms and legs, and/or a “rubbery” feeling in the legs, which can buckle and may cause difficulty walking. In some people the symptoms do not progress beyond numbness or tingling. Others may experience only mild symptoms, or symptoms on one side of the body. In some people the disease continues to progress, and can lead to complete paralysis of the arms and legs. In some instances paralysis can extend to the chest, freezing the breathing muscles, leaving the patient dependent on a ventilator.
