GBS is a rare, serious autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. This is called the peripheral nervous system.

It leads to muscle weakness, numbness, and, in severe cases, paralysis. GBS is often triggered by infections or immune responses. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for better recovery. ALSO ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) are diseases of the nervous system. They’re not the same, but they do have a lot of similarities. Both MS and GBS are autoimmune diseases.

Mallory Wilkerson woke up to a strange tingling in her hands and feet — like they had fallen asleep overnight. Not long after ...