What is Guillain-Barre-Syndrome-GBS
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system (i.e. not the brain or spinal cord). The pathologic hallmark of...
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Treatments
| Treatment | Description | Reviewed by | Helps | |
 | IVIG | Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product used in the treatment of inflamm... Read Reviews | 78 Members | 87% of the time |
| Supportive Care | Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-thre... Read Reviews | 42 Members | 97% of the time |
| Plasmapheresis | Plasmapheresis is the removal, treatment, and return of (components of) blood plasma ... Read Reviews | 28 Members | 96% of the time |
| Neurontin | Gabapentin was initially synthesized to mimic the structure of GABA for the treatment... Read Reviews | 7 Members | 100% of the time |
| Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy is an allied health profession concerned with the assessment, diagno... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 100% of the time |
| Lyrica | Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant drug used for neuropathic pain, as an adjunct therapy... Read Reviews | 3 Members | 67% of the time |
| Ambien | Zolpidem is a prescription drug used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (sleepi... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Prednisone | Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug which is usually taken orally and can b... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Codeine | Codeine or methylmorphine is an opioid used for its analgesic, antitussive and antidi... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 0% of the time |
| Acupuncture | Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture po... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Relaxation | The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension;... Read Reviews | 1 Member | |
| Sleep | Sleep is the regular state of natural rest observed in all mammals, birds, and fish. ... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Topamax | Topiramate (brand name: Topamax©) is an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy i... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Keppra | Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. It is S- enanti... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
| Support from Friends & Family | The support and encouragement of friends and family can have a very powerful effect o... Read Reviews | 1 Member | 100% of the time |
