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The ability of a GBS patient to work is an issue determined by health professionals, based on numerous factors, on a case-by-case basis. I think the ability to work during GBS recovery depends on the physical job requirements & the recovery condition of the patient. The ability of our bodies to heal & recover vary greatly due to age, degree of peripheral nervous system damage, physical condition of patient prior to GBS onset, & many other factors. I was saddened to read that older patients (I was 64 at onset) tend to have less positive recovery outcomes. Mine was a mild case, yet severe to me in how it impacted my active lifestyle. Many like myself experienced damage sufficient that I had to relearn to walk. Early issues include weakness, poor balance, frequent severe fatigue, extremity numbness, & severe neuropathy, especially in the feet, but frequently elsewhere. I understand many are unable to return to work during recovery, which can take months to years. Some seem to remain disabled for years or permanently. Certainly the physical labor-intensive jobs are more challenging than an intellectually-intensive one.