OT Rex - Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) Overview

Hi everyone. This video covers GBS etiology, symptoms, recovery, and OT treatment. Hope its helpful!
I mainly pulled from this source from NINDS:
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/p...
AOTA has a great exam prep fact sheet on this topic as well. :)
Good Luck!
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[@Kalulu_Ayiti]

4 years later, still helping people.

[@raulsantanamontoya1210]

Thank you thank you for the 411❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jennifero3883]

This was so helpful for me before I take the NBCOT exam.

[@larashuping7687]

Thank you so much!! I was wondering if you can do a video on the OT & COTA process and what is expected during what phase?

[@hinakausar7820]

Yes...agree

[@kevinbaxter7390]

GBS/CIDP personally is Hell 5yrs into diagnosis Still crutches balance issues essential tremors in hands Muscle atrophy Effects are Physically Emotionally Financially Get all the help you need keep on at Doctors and Neurologist otherwise get lost in the system

[@meztizasx]

Thank you for this!!! I'm hoping to take my COTA exam sometime this month (4th attempt!) and your videos are really helping me out! :)

[@OTRex]

I don't know if you've already taken it but best of luck Jackie! Stay strong. You got this!

[@fan1008]

I'm studying for my COTA exam right now! May I ask why you didn't pass yet? Is it test anxiety or is the exam extremely difficult? I'm only studying 1 hour a day, am I taking this test to lightly? Thanks in advance for your reply. Good luck.

[@meztizasx]

​@@fan1008 Hello! I do have a bit of text anxiety as I don't do so well with timed exams where you have to think critically. I've taken several different approaches to learning the material and these videos along with OT Miri's help the most along with the purple book that has 5 sample tests. On my last attempt on the exam I was only 5 points away from passing. I studied at a minimum 3 hours a day to a max of 6 hours. All my classmates have done the same and they passed. I'm also almost 5 years removed from school (graduated in May 2015) and I'm still trying my hardest to pass. I love this field so much and I don't want all my years in school to go to waste. I was supposed to take my 4th attempt in March but COVID happened and now I'm waiting to see if Prometric will open up next week for appointments. It's been such a long journey :( Wishing you the best and hope you pass too!

[@fan1008]

@@meztizasx you are demonstrating alot of persistence and determination. I already know that you will become a great cota. It's not about if you will become one but when. Nbcot emailed me they said that Prometric will begin opening up after June 1st. Did you use therapy Ed's book? I currently have that one. Missing it by 1 or 5 points tells me that it's nerves/anxiety. You second guess or change answers? Unless you misread a key word or you forgot a key point, don't change the answer, go with your gut. Don't study on test day or the day before, relax and treat yourself to something nice. You have to pass the test in your mind first before you're able to physically pass it. It you tell yourself "I might fail like last time or I don't think I'm ready yet" guess what, you will fail and you won't be ready almost guarenteed. Don't be negative, it ok to fake positivity but try your best to mean it. Studies show if you fake a smile it releases feel good chemicals so smile alot during the test and try to laugh or giggle. Strong link between humor and memory plus the added benefit of anxiety releif. You'd be a fool if you don't smile 😉 Also, you got any disabilities? ADHD, Bipolar or depression counts. That will give you extra time through accomodations. I don't know who you are but I want you to pass. Plz let me know if you need help! BTW: I was rejected from x-ray tech school for 7 years until I finally signed up for OTA. Go figure, two schools accepted me but I turned the tables and rejected them! Let me know when you pass. You have a beautiful mind, don't ever forget that.

[@meztizasx]

@@fan1008 thank you so much for your encouraging words :) Yes I also use the therapy ed book and it helps as well. In my last exam, I went more with my gut feeling than overanalyzing the question and it got me more points than the first two exam attempts! And yes I agree, no studying or anything of that sort the day before and the day of, it'll just make me more anxious haha. As for disabilities, I have none, it's just my nerves and stress that gets the best of me but I have learned through this experience that relaxation and a happy mind is key. My older brother is autistic and both my parents suffer from mental health issues, which gives a little background as to why I was inspired to get into occupational therapy. After the second attempt of trying to pass the exam I wanted to give up, especially after seeing the rest of my graduating class pass successfully on their first attempts. But I'm not giving up and I thank you so much for reaching out! I will definitely keep you updated on my passing status. Again, thank you so so much for the support! :)

[@williamborthwick260]

I’m recovering from GBS but still have pins and needles in my feet and feet feels spongy they say that the feet is last thing to go also. Balance am walking with walking stick

[@dennisrphymurphy7929]

I really hated to watch this, but I had to 100%. I haven't been diagnosed, but this is looking like the place I am heading. I'm 72

[@doriswalsh3929]

Interesting video 🙂👍 my twin sister 🤣 had this she is still recovering she 44

[@doriswalsh3929]

My twin sister has this still recovering it's an awful strange disease 🤧🤣 she's 44 prayers for everyone

[@Xnate13X]

7:50 70%+15%+30% = 115%, so I'm assuming you mean 70% Recover, 30% Residual weakness 3yr+ > 15%:30% Face long term weakness & need W/C, RW?

[@OTRex]

Hi! This data is directly from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. I believe they were sharing general statistics for the overall population but their data doesn't account for the 100% as you noted. just stand alone measure that may be from different research. You can check it out here: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/Guillain-barr%C3%A9-syndrome-fact-sheet

[@chrisimba3034]

Thank you for sharing your information. my son was 18months old when he had GBS. It hit him up to his respiratory system but he recovered after 3weeks in ICU. After recovery he still can't sound words properly and sometimes find it difficult to say a word. Please, can you suggest what exercise should I use to help him talk properly?

[@nicholaspowell7931]

You might be better off asking your pediatrician for a referral to a speech the therapist as they would better off helping your child with talking. We keep you in our prayers hope the best of luck for you.