Woman Trapped in Own Body by Rare Illness: Rebecca's Fight Against Paralysis
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News1803-01-2026, 07:29

Woman Trapped in Own Body by Rare Illness: Rebecca's Fight Against Paralysis

  • 29-year-old British makeup artist Rebecca Louise Love suddenly became paralyzed due to a rare condition.
  • She was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré Syndrome, where her immune system attacked her nerves, causing paralysis, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing.
  • Her condition was severe, requiring oxygen and a feeding tube; she couldn't even hug her children.
  • After Immunoglobulin Therapy and eight weeks in the ICU, she slowly regained movement and returned home.
  • Rebecca is still recovering but advises others to take their body's signals seriously after this life-changing experience.

Why It Matters: Rebecca's battle with Guillain–Barré Syndrome highlights the importance of heeding body signals.

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