Zika virus is linked to GBS

Per US News & Report:

In addition, the virus appears to be linked to a rise in a nerve ailment called Guillain-Barre syndrome that causes paralysis in adults. "El Salvador usually reports an average of 14 cases a month," says Dr. Marcos Espinal, the Pan American Health Organization's director of communicable disease programs. "Between December and January, they reported 46 cases."

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/vaccine-efforts-underway-as-zika-virus-spreads/ar-BBozz8m?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=HPCDHP

So far the virus is spreading in Central and South America.

I wonder for us who were stricken with GBS, does this puts us in greater danger of having a recurrence of GBS if we came down with the Zika virus?

Interesting, I was sno-birding in central florida. The mosquitos came out at dusk and chased us back indoors every evening. I cant remember if I was bitten but I started my GBS on Dec 3rd. I also had pneumonia the 1st of Dec. I'm guessing it was the pneumonia though.

What symptoms have you got Rickyboby?
Interested to know as you’re 3 months in :slight_smile:

My double vision went away after 8 weeks, It only affects me after being awake 12 hours or so. The "shooting" nerve regeneration pain is more common now. The feet feel like they are thawing from a frost bite most of the time. I can walk without a cane maybe 100 feet, but use a cane most of the time. My finger tips are always tingling but bearable. I feel very encouraged with my improvements after such a short time. Just hope it all continues.

I can’t believe my doctor told me that my vision issues had nothing to do with GBS and was due to the medication but I kept telling him that my vision was worsened the more tired I got and he didn’t believe me that it was related to GBS. It gives me sanctuary being here on this site because he made me feel like I was making it up.

I think youre recovering is brilliant and well done for doing that. I still have the frostbite feeling after two years and the shooting pains but the latter are less frequent. My fingers still sometimes have a mind of their own (which is insane when trying type or use a phone).

Keep it up and don’t wear yourself out. You sound v positive which is the main thing that’ll keep you going!