• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.137-148
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• 2014

Objective : This is clinical about the Wei syndrome(痿證)-patient diagnosed as Guillian-Barre Syndrome(GBS). GBS, What is called acute inflammatory plolyneuritis, is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks parts of peripheral nerve system. It is characterized by the rapid onset of weakness, paralysis of the legs, arms, breathing muscles and face. But the analysis of CSF and electical tests on nerve and muscle function can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Most cases occur shortly after a viral infection. Methods & Result : This is the clinical report about the one patient diagnosed as Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient, 46-year-old men had weakness in both legs and arms after divertculitis. His weakness and general condition improved after oriental medical treatment and acupuncture. As a result, symptoms were improved remarkably. Conclusion : We report that we had good effects of oriental medical treatment on Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.199-211
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• 2003

Objective : This is clinical report about the Wei syndrome(?證)-patient diagnosed as Guillian-Barre syndrome. Guillain-Barre syndrome(GBS), what is called acute inflammatory polyneuritis, is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks parts of peripheral nervous system. GBS is subclassified into acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy(AIDP), acute motor or motor-sensory axonal neuropathy(AMAN, AMSAN), and the other variants. The cause and mechanism of this syndrome are unknown yet. The typical Guillain-Barre syndrome could be diagnosed by the patient's syndroms and physical exams as the rapid onset of weakness, paralysis and loss of reflexes. The analysis of CSF and electrical test of nerve and muscle function can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Most of the cases usually occur shortly after a viral infection. Method & Result : This is the clinical report about the one patient daignosed as Guillain-Barre syndrome. The patient, 9-year-old girl had the hemiparesis after upper respiratory infection. We characterized her as Wei syndrom(?證). The patient was treated by acupunture, indirect moxibustion, herb medication(通竅湯 加味方, 四物湯合檳蘇散 加味方) and had significant improvement in the Wei syndrome(?證). Conclusion : We report that we had good effects of oriental medical treatment on Guillain-Barre syndrome.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.298-302
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• 2007

To see whether this rare clinical case of patient with guillain Barre syndrome which is a type of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy could provide further insight in categorizing Wei symptom(위증) in general. To treat Wei symptom(위증) using traditional herbal medicine Bojoongikgi-tangkami(補中益氣湯加味) and electronic acupuncture applied on the yangmyung channel(陽明經) selected in the Yellow Emperor's of internal medicine and on Panggwang chanel considered as painful lesion. There was significant improvement in motor grade of patient in spite of the period it took to recover and there was sequoia left behind as well. The basic concept of ‘treating yangmyung channel(陽明經) most of all(獨取陽明)’ is emphasized in treatment of Wei symptom(위증) and contains nourishment of middle warmer energy(補中益氣), clear yangmyung(淸化陽明).

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.26-28
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• 2007

Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a variant of Guillian-Barre syndrome (GBS) characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and areflexia. Although recurrent GBS is a well known entity, the recurrence of MFS is extremely rare. Here we report an unusual case of recurrent MFS. Initially, the patient had presented with ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, areflexia, and tingling sensation of all extremities. After resolution of the first episode, the patient presented with atypical MFS characterized by ataxia, areflexia, and tingling sensation without ophthalmoplegia.