The alternative musician is facing a long recovery after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Sufjan Stevens says he is using a wheelchair while recovering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome.abc.net.au/news/sufjan-stevens-what-is-guillain-barr%C3%A9-syndrome/102882826Alternative musician Sufjan Stevens is just about to release a new album. He's also learning how to walk again after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease.
"Very scary, but it worked. I spent about two weeks in Med/Surg, stuck in a bed, while my doctors did all the things to keep me alive and stabilise my condition," he said.On September 8, Stevens said he was transferred to an acute rehab unit to undergo physical therapy and learn to walk again. Even if paralysed or ventilated, patients are likely to recover within the first year after symptoms start.How is it treated?