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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious side effect that may be associated with certain vaccines.

Contact a Vaccine Injury Lawyer to Learn More About Filing a Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Lawsuit

The nationwide law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP is now investigating potential
Guillain-Barre Syndrome lawsuits involving certain vaccines, including:

• Seasonal flu vaccine
• HPV vaccine (Gardasil)

If you or someone you love developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome and you believe a vaccine could be to blame, please contact our office today by calling (888) 994-5118.

What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

Guillain-Barre syndrome, or GBS, is a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. Though GBS is diagnosed in thousands of people every year, only a few hundred cases are associated with vaccines.

Signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome include:

• Pins and needles sensations in the fingers, toes, ankles. or wrists
• Weakness in the legs that eventually spreads to the upper body
• Unsteady walking or inability to walk or climb stairs
• Difficulty with eye or facial movements, including speaking, chewing, or swallowing
• Severe achy or cramp-like pain that may worsen at night
• Difficulty with bladder control or bowel function
• Rapid heart rate
• Low or high blood pressure
• Breathing difficulty

There is no known cure for GBS. While the vast majority survive the illness, about 30% of GBS victims will continue to experience residual symptoms 3 years after their diagnosis.

Types of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

There are three types of GBS:

• Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP): AIDP is the most common type of GBS. It is characterized by muscle weakness that begins in the lower part of the body and eventually spreads upward.
• Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS): MFS occurs in about 5% of Americans who develop GBS. MFS is characterized by paralysis that starts in the eye, as well as an unsteady gait.
• Acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN) and acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN): These forms of GBS are seen most frequently in Japan, China, and Mexico.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Complications

Complications that may be associated with GBS include:

• Breathing problems: About 30% of those diagnosed with GBS will require temporary help from a machine to breathe when they’re hospitalized for treatment.
• Residual numbness, tingling, or weakness.
• Heart and blood pressure problems, including arrythmias (irregular heart rhythms).
• Severe nerve pain
• Bowel and bladder function problems.
• Blood clots
• Pressure sores (bed sores)
• Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Relapse: About 3% of those with GBS will experience a relapse.

Obtain a Free, No-Obligation Review of Your Case

Our firm is offering free, no-obligation legal reviews to individuals who developed symptoms of GBS following vaccination. To discuss filing a Guillain-Barre syndrome lawsuit with a member of our legal team, please call (888) 994-5118.