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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as Adverse Reactions to Flu Vaccine
GBS is an autoimmune reaction that can manifest as an adverse reaction to flu vaccination
Everything you need to know about GBS
What is GBS like?
The course of GBS​
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare immune disorder in which the immune system damages your own nerves. GBS can manifest as an adverse reaction to the flu vaccine.
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GBS usually begins with some numbness and/or tingling sensations in the feet or hands. These symptoms usually progress to weakness in the arms and legs.
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As GBS progresses, it often involves difficulty walking or climbing stairs. ​
By week three, most patients are at their worst. On rare occasions, a patient may lose all function of their muscles, becoming totally paralyzed. In those situations, GBS is life-threatening.
Some of the most common GBS symptoms​
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prickling or pins and needles sensations in your fingers, toes, ankles, or wrists
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weakness in your legs that progresses up your body
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severe pain in your legs
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rapid heart rate
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sudden changes in blood pressure
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unsteady walking or inability to walk or climb stairs
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty with vision
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difficulty with facial movements, including speaking, chewing, or swallowing
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problems with digestion or incontinence
What vaccines cause GBS?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is known to be arise following flu shots. Furthermore, the CDC recommends that individuals who have a history of GBS to refrain from getting certain vaccinations.
If you have a history of GBS, be sure to inform your medical provider prior to undergoing a vaccine injection in the future.
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FAQs
Will I recover from GBS as an adverse reaction to the flu shot?
Most people diagnosed with GBS after a flu shot or vaccination fully recover. It generally takes six months to a year to recover.
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Nevertheless, approximately one in three GBS patients experience residual symptoms for a year following diagnosis. These include pain and weakness, changes in blood pressure, sensory impairment, respiratory complications, and even paralysis. Some survivors need assistive devices to walk or need assistance to perform activities of daily life. Of course, this comes with a severe mental and emotional toll.
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Furthermore, you are at risk for developing GBS again in the future. Thus, it is critical to inform medical providers of your GBS history.
Can I get compensation for a GBS ?
Potentially, yes. It depends on the injury, the symptoms, and the kind of flu shot or vaccination. But there are time limitations to file a claim.
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Book a free legal consultation to discuss on your options by clicking here.
What does a vaccine injury claim involve?
The United States government offers a no-fault program to compensate individuals injured by a vaccine administration. This program awards compensation from a federal fund. It does not involve suing your doctor, pharmacy, or the vaccine manufacturer.
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The claims process involves collecting and reviewing your medical records and submitting sworn statements from you and other witnesses telling your story. If you meet the compensation requirements, the court will award compensation.
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Should I hire a vaccine injury lawyer?
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program does accept claims by individuals without an attorney, but it is not recommended to proceed without a lawyer. Successfully navigating the program requires both legal understanding and medical specialization.
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Most attorneys representing clients in the program do so for free. They are compensated from the fund after they successfully help their client through the process.
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The attorneys at Shoulder Injury Lawyers, Inc. are vaccine injury specialists. Our attorneys and collogues with whom we partner represent hundreds of vaccine injured clients. We treat every case as a unique story to tell and are highly available to keep you updated and involved throughout the process. And our results speak for themselves.
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To book a free consultation to evaluate your case, click here.
Additional GBS Facts
GBS recovery is long and can be intense. It often takes months or years for a pateint to get back their strength and independence.
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There are two common treatments for GBS:
1. Plasma exchange therapy — blood cells are extracted from the patient. Plasma is removed along with bad antibodies that have been damaging nerves, and the red blood cells are returned.
2. Immunoglobulin therapy (IVIg) — proteins are injected into patients to help attack the infection.
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Even after treatment is done and a patient is considered "recovered," there can be many lingering and even permanent after effects. These include chronic pain, blood pressure changes, paralysis, sensory impairment, and respiratory complications.
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Qualifying for compensation in a GBS claim involves satisfying many requirements. One requirement that often foils a GBS claim is diagnosis time. The GBS must be diagnosed as starting within forty-two days after receiving the flu shot or other vaccination. If the GBS symptoms start outside that window, the claim will be much more difficult.
