14/02/2021
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a disorder in which the immune system attacks healthy cells. It often leads to weakness, numbness and tingling sensation. As it gets worse, the patient may suffer paralysis.Kuya Kim shares his experience to raise awareness with policy makers and the public of rare diseases and of their impact on the lives of patients.
"Kapamilya TV host Kim Atienza celebrated “Rare Disease Day” by sharing his battle against a rare disease called “Guillain-Barre Syndrome.” The 51-year old TV host shared a photo of himself on a hospital bed, undergoing treatment, all smiles with his children on Instagram.
“Today, the last day of February is celebrated as Rare Disease Day. I’m sharing this as a way of helping create awareness for rare diseases. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but serious autoimmune disorder,” Kuya Kim wrote.
