In March 2014 i was hit by Guillain Barre Syndrome. For those who have never heard of it don't worry I had not heard of it when I got it. I just wanted to add awareness of this life threatening condition. It is a random syndrome which can hit anyone regardless of age, gender, race, fitness ability, or whether you drink or smoke.
it basically turns your immune system onto your nerves and strips the coating off your nerves and paralyzes wherever it hits. starting in the feet it feels like pins-and -needles in both feet at the same time and it will not wear off. It travels up both legs and paralyzes at it goes. With some it happens fast for others it can be a matter or days or weeks. If you are very unfortunate it will hit your muscles that control breathing and you stop breathing. This is how so many have lost their lives. If you have these symptoms go to hospital.
More information can be found at the GAIN charity website.
