# October 2013 Update

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/october-2013-update/1951>\
**Category:** General GBS Discussion\
**Created:** [November 4, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/october-2013-update/1951 "2013-11-04T15:45:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Scott\_O](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/scott_o/32/4_2.png) [@Scott\_O](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/Scott_O)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/october-2013-update/1951/1 "2013-11-04T15:45:15Z")

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