Plasmapheresis may work by ridding plasma of certain antibodies that contribute to the immune system's attack on the peripheral nerves.
The symptoms of these variants often overlap, so it is often difficult to identify the exact subtype.
Electrodes are taped to the skin above your nerves.
Symptoms Typically, about half of the individuals afflicted with Guillain-Barre syndrome had symptoms begin on their face or arms.
These infections can include respiratory, gastrointestinal, or Zika virus infections.
Over time, this spreads upwards throughout the body.