Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Other Places To Get Help

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Organizations

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Phone:	1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751
TDD:	(301) 468-5981
Web Address:	www.ninds.nih.gov

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
22100 Gratiot Avenue
East Detroit, MI 48021
Phone:	(586) 776-3900
E-mail:	aarda@aol.com
Web Address:	www.aarda.org

This national nonprofit health agency is dedicated to curing autoimmune diseases and relieving the suffering and the economic and social impact of autoimmune diseases. AARDA brings professionals together in the areas of education, research, and patient services, and sponsors physicians' conferences, research, legislative advocacy, and a national awareness campaign.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome/Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Foundation International (GBS/CIDP)
104½ Forrest Avenue
Narbeth, PA 19072
Phone:	1-866-224-3301 toll-free (610) 667-0131
Fax:	(610) 667-7036
E-mail:	info@gbs-cidp.org
Web Address:	http://gbs-cidp.org

This organization is a good source of information and support for people affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). It can direct people who have long-term disability caused by GBS or CIDP to support groups and resources that provide vocational, financial, and other assistance.

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Last updated:	July 31, 2008
Author:	Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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