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MS vs. Guillan Barre
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bodys own immune system eates at nerves SLOWLY | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Bodys own immune system attacks nerves QUICKLY | Guillain Barre |
| Cause is Auto-immune or genetic | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Infection is thought to be the causative agent | Guillain Barre |
| S/S begin with tingling and numbness one side of body at a time or just bottom half, and vision problems | Multiple Sclerosis |
| S/S begin with weakness and tingling in lower half and on both sides of the body | Guillain Barre |
| Will continue to relapse and worsen over time | Multiple Sclerosis |
| May or may not relapse with full recovery | Guillain Barre |
| Common complication is respiratory distress | Guillain Barre |