Scared for my son. Please help w/comments *Update 4/16*

[shepgirl]

For sure it isn't Guillan Barre--my cousin came down with it last year and the pain was horrific and it does start in the legs. He's starting to move again and uses a wheelchair but it might take another year to walk fully by himself. The only other thing I can think of is maybe M.S., the symptoms vary so much from person to person it's hard to tell. For yours and his sake I hope it's something more benign.

[K9soul]

I can certainly see why you would be alarmed. The arm symptoms sounded like paresthesias/neuropathic type symptoms which can have a lot of causes, but the progressive weakness and absence of any pain make a traumatic or repetitive motion injury seem less likely. He will be in my prayers, I hope the doctors are able to find some answers soon.

[Medusa]

Guillan Barre does start in the legs.

According to webmd, it can reverse and start in the arms as well, although it is rare. He insists that he isn't in any pain, though, so it may not be.

I'm so sorry about your cousin. I'm glad he's on the road to recovery.