St. Paul man battling Guillain-Barré Syndrome at Abbott Northwestern

[Fox 9 News, August 22, 2022] Each year there are fewer than 6,000 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in the United States. But for those affected by the disorder, life can come to a screeching halt after it leaves them unable to move. This month, a St. Paul man has been hit hard by the rare illness.

Now, Andy Johnson’s been hospitalized at Abbot Northwestern for three weeks, but he finally has answers. Doctors say Guillain-Barré Syndrome is to blame for his deteriorating health. In his case, the rare disorder was likely triggered by the common flu after he returned from overseas.