At the time this case study was made, Andy Griffith was 57 years old and diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). He was experiencing severe pain, muscle weakness, and bouts of paralysis in his feet and legs. He has had a healthy life for the most part, but had a really bad flu which is what they doctor's believe caused his GBS. I read while working on my diagnostic snapshot on GBS that viral infections can be a cause. That is interesting to me, because it could happen to anyone, aside from any genetic or pre-existing conditions.
Me Before You I chose to watch Me Before You for my first neuro note. I chose this movie because of the hype it has received. Critics claimed that the movie misportrayed disability. I wanted to see for myself. Although the movie is probably the saddest movie I’ve ever seen, it left me with many reflections. Will Traynor was a successful, fun loving young man whose life was altered when he was hit by a motorcycle which resulted in a spinal cord injury. Will became depressed and felt like there was no reason to live. I think sometimes it’s too easy to just think about the physical changes when you think of SCI, but it’s important to recognize the emotional toll as well. His life was completely turned upside down and he had a difficult time dealing with it. I’m sure this is a common theme with SCI and I think it can be difficult for people to imagine. I’ve always, from a young age, strived to treat everyone equal because you NEVER know what someone is going through. ...
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