The Everyday Project Day 188

We need to get the prayer chain going. The grandson of close family friends, Jim and Sue Schulte, was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. His name is Sean Casey. He has been hospitalized for about 3 weeks now and is in critical condition.  Shawn is currently on a ventilator to help him breathe.

Guillain-Barre (ghee-YA-buh-RAY) syndrome is a disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your extremities are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body. In its most severe form, Guillain-Barre syndrome is a medical emergency requiring hospitalization.

The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is unknown, but it is often preceded by an infectious illness such as a respiratory infection or the stomach flu. Luckily, Guillain-Barre syndrome is uncommon, affecting only 1 or 2 people per 100,000.

There's no known cure for Guillain-Barre syndrome, but several treatments can ease symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. Most people recover from Guillain-Barre syndrome, though some may experience lingering effects from it, such as weakness, numbness or fatigue.

Let's all pray that his doctors can treat him appropriately and he can make a full recovery as well as for his family who are in such pain. He is only 13. Just like Colin. 

It is what it is...

Namaste