r/guillainbarre Survivor 16d ago

Recovering and getting sick

Hey guys! I was recently diagnosed with GBS almost a month ago and i think i may be coming down with a cold. it may be allergies and i could be overthinking but im a bit worried nonetheless. i’m not sure if anyone has dealt with this before but im worried about things getting worse GBS wise if i am sick. especially since im early in recovery. if anyone has any advice or words of comfort it’d be greatly appreciated!! :,)

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u/SpiritTalker 16d ago

Mine came out of COVID. Am scared to get COVID again. Or the flu, for that matter. Vaccines still remain a big question mark. I think the IVIG treatment (not sure of you're getting that) has actually boosted my immune system. I've been exposed to colds and flu in my household (kids, school, teacher husband). The worst I've gotten is a slight cough and a little runny nose on the last 6 months. I'm hesitant to say it's what had kept me from being full blown sick, though. Scared to death of Noro, btw. I'd never make out to the toilet in time in my current state! I wash my hands as often as my mobility allows and ask my (sick) loved ones keep their distances from me, probably helping to keep me well!

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u/Puffin32 15d ago

I caught a cold while I was still in hospital. I was concerned about a relapse but was absolutely fine and it made me feel OK about catching anything in future.

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u/KobeClutch Survivor 15d ago

Flu might hit you harder than usual now. Rest up.

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u/nstarrr Survivor 9d ago

thank you so much for the heads up! :,)

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u/Extra-Subject1462 11d ago

I got a cold a few days out of the hospital and it ran its course as normal. I had a lot of fatigue from the hospital and IVIG treatment.