The Guillian-Barre Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory polyneuropathy support group of Southwest Virginia will meet March 24. The meeting will be held at the Lewis-Gale Pavilion in Salem, Virginia at 2 pm. For more information about the meeting or group, please click here.
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Cowboy for a Cure
MEDICAL NEWS October 12, 2011
Here is a great story about a man who is dedicating time in his life to raise awareness about Guillain Barre Syndrome by riding a horse across the country! Johnny is riding from California to New York state. GBS is a condition that effects the immune system. For more information about Johnny’s journey or to […]
REMINDER: 5th Annual GBS/CIDP 5K and Miracle Mile
EVENTS April 27, 2011
On May 7th there will be a road races held in North Carolina to benefit those who have Guillain-Barre Syndrome and CIDP. There will be a 5K, one mile walk/run and a kids dash at the Southpark Area in Charlotte, NC. For more information please click here.
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
MEDICAL NEWS March 21, 2011
Inflammatory disease comes in a wide range of varieties, from arthritis to pulmonary conditions. While all are relatively serious and require some form of medical attention, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) should be taken very seriously. What is CIDP? Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a progressive neurological condition that causes weakness and impaired function […]
Diabetic Patients Considering IVIg Treatment
MEDICAL NEWS July 27, 2010
Like other autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can be treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, or IVIg, therapy. Of course, with every specific disorder, there are precautions that should be taken in order for the treatment to work most effectively. Considerations: There are a few considerations […]