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What Is Guillain Barre Syndrome?

I have hypothyroidism and recently went to the hospital because I felt weak and exhausted. When I got to the hospital my red blood cell count was 5.6 ...the doctors gave me a blood transfusion and the next day I developed paralysis and was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome. Does Low red blood cell count part of the GBS or is this something else? Can the thyroid be causing this
Wed, 13 May 2015
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Hi!
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I am sorry to know that you have been diagnosed to have Guillain Barre' syndrome.

It is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nerves which connect your brain and spinal cord with the rest of your body.
The damaged nerves can not transmit the impulses to the muscles . As a result, your muscles have trouble responding to your brain resulting in weakness and muscle pains.

The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome isn't known.
The disorder usually appears days or weeks after a respiratory or digestive tract infection. Rarely, recent surgery or immunization can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Normal RBCs count:

Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcL
Female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL

What was the indication of blood transfusion since your RBCs count was within normal range?

Blood transfusion or hypothyroidism do not appear to be the cause of GB syndrome.

Hope this answers your query.
Wishing you best of your health.
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What Is Guillain Barre Syndrome?

Hi! Thanks for posting your query on HCM. I am sorry to know that you have been diagnosed to have Guillain Barre syndrome. It is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nerves which connect your brain and spinal cord with the rest of your body. The damaged nerves can not transmit the impulses to the muscles . As a result, your muscles have trouble responding to your brain resulting in weakness and muscle pains. The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome isn t known. The disorder usually appears days or weeks after a respiratory or digestive tract infection. Rarely, recent surgery or immunization can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome. Normal RBCs count: Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells/mcL Female: 4.2 to 5.4 million cells/mcL What was the indication of blood transfusion since your RBCs count was within normal range? Blood transfusion or hypothyroidism do not appear to be the cause of GB syndrome. Hope this answers your query. Wishing you best of your health.