Reporte zur Charge UH518AB

Symptomtext

Patient reported that approximately 2.5-3 weeks after receving flu shot, she began experiencing numbness that began in her fingers/toes/feet, and progressed up to her knees. She also reported double vision. She called 911 and was taken to the ED, where a neurologist ordered an MRI and confirmed Guillain-Barre syndrome. Patient spent 11 days in ICU, and was then transitioned to progressive care. After being admitted, she experienced progressive numbness, including in head and face, and inability to walk. She reported that she received 7 doses of IVIG while in ICU. She reported that since being discharged, she has been able to walk with a walker and is taking some steps on her own. She is still having numbness as of 12/20/20, for which she is taking gabapentin and methocarbamol. She also completed a taper of prednisolone eye drops for her ohpthalmic symptoms. She was also given home health care exercises to complete daily.