Grammy and Oscar-nominated musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Grammy and Oscar-nominated musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
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Stevens revealed the news on his Tumblr page, explaining his recent absence from album promotion for "Javelin."
Stevens revealed the news on his Tumblr page, explaining his recent absence from album promotion for "Javelin."
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The autoimmune disease left him immobile, with numbness and tingling in his hands, arms, and legs.
The autoimmune disease left him immobile, with numbness and tingling in his hands, arms, and legs.
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Stevens underwent a series of medical tests including MRIs, EMGs, cat scans, X-rays, spinal taps, and echo-cardiograms for diagnosis.
Stevens underwent a series of medical tests including MRIs, EMGs, cat scans, X-rays, spinal taps, and echo-cardiograms for diagnosis.
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Neurologists confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome and administered immuno-hemoglobin infusions for treatment.
Neurologists confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome and administered immuno-hemoglobin infusions for treatment.
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Stevens spent about two weeks in the hospital bed, undergoing life-saving measures and stabilizing his condition.
Stevens spent about two weeks in the hospital bed, undergoing life-saving measures and stabilizing his condition.
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On Sept. 8, he was transferred to acute rehab for intensive physical and occupational therapy, and to relearn how to walk.
On Sept. 8, he was transferred to acute rehab for intensive physical and occupational therapy, and to relearn how to walk.
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Stevens expressed hope, stating that most people with GBS regain the ability to walk within a year.
Stevens expressed hope, stating that most people with GBS regain the ability to walk within a year.
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He thanked his caregivers for their support and signed the message, "yours truly from a wheelchair XOXOXO Sufjan Stevens."
He thanked his caregivers for their support and signed the message, "yours truly from a wheelchair XOXOXO Sufjan Stevens."
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Sufjan Stevens, known for hits like "Chicago" from the album "Illinois," is also recognized for his Grammy and Oscar-nominated song "Mystery of Love" from "Call Me by Your Name."
Sufjan Stevens, known for hits like "Chicago" from the album "Illinois," is also recognized for his Grammy and Oscar-nominated song "Mystery of Love" from "Call Me by Your Name."
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