Symptoms

Guillain-Barre syndrome often begins with tingling and weakness starting in the feet and legs and spreading to the upper body and arms. Some people notice the first symptoms in the arms or face. As Guillain-Barre syndrome progresses, muscle weakness can turn into paralysis.

• A pins and needles feeling in the fingers, toes, ankles or wrists.
• Weakness in the legs that can lead to paralysis.
• Unsteady walk or not being able to walk or climb stairs.
• Trouble with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing.
• Double vision or inability to move the eyes.
• Severe pain that may feel achy, shooting or cramplike and may be worse at night.
• Trouble with bladder control or bowel function.
• Rapid heart rate.
• Low or high blood pressure.
• Trouble breathing.