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Diagnosed With Guillain Barre Syndrome. Received IVIG. Have BP Issues. What Is Wrong?
In Feburary of this year I was diagnosed with Guillain Barre' Syndrome. I spent 6 days in the hospital and received IVIG which seemed to be successful. They did put my on Welbutrin to help with anxiety which I feel has made things in my mind a ton worse, I am thinking about getting off of it. The only thing that is really bugging me... Ever since I got out of the hospital I have had a weird, irritating pain along the line of my inner left breast. Where your heart is. I have had episodes of blood pressure things but my specialist said he wasn't worried because I can keep it within normal limits. I still have double vision which can be the last thing to go with this but I didn't know what this weird pain is. It isn't extreme at all, I am just aware of it. I don't have any shortness of breath. I can breathe deeply without any issues. I just don't want to freak myself out over nothing. I know that GBS comes with some heart issues but I was never put on a vent and didn't have the respiatory issues THANKFULLY. I can't get into my neurologist or my family doctor until the end of this month. Any ideas?
Low Pressure / wide fluctuations are well known during the episode of GBS.
IV-Ig could cause increased pressure.
Your pain is very likely from the regenerating nerves. Heart problem is not likely / the ideal option will be to go to ER, have EKG and enzymes and get the doubt cleared; yourself re-assured....
There is contra-indication to stop Welbutrin...some may have withdrawal symptoms; some even rebound! Taper it over time and there should be no problem...Discuss with your GP
In general, your recovery and progress have been very good...
The care has been excellent and you are lucky too...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Diagnosed With Guillain Barre Syndrome. Received IVIG. Have BP Issues. What Is Wrong?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Low Pressure / wide fluctuations are well known during the episode of GBS. IV-Ig could cause increased pressure. Your pain is very likely from the regenerating nerves. Heart problem is not likely / the ideal option will be to go to ER, have EKG and enzymes and get the doubt cleared; yourself re-assured.... There is contra-indication to stop Welbutrin...some may have withdrawal symptoms; some even rebound! Taper it over time and there should be no problem...Discuss with your GP In general, your recovery and progress have been very good... The care has been excellent and you are lucky too... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck