Did You Know!
Your Immune System Can Attack Your Own Muscles After a Virus
A condition known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome can cause the immune system to attack the body’s peripheral nerves.
What makes this disorder unusual is that it often appears after a person recovers from a common infection, such as a stomach virus or respiratory illness.
Symptoms can escalate quickly and may include:
- Weakness in the legs
- Tingling sensations
- Difficulty walking
- In severe cases, temporary paralysis
The surprising part: many patients recover most or all of their muscle strength over time as the nervous system repairs itself.
