Olympic Swimmer Rowdy Gaines on His Career and Guillain-Barré Syndrome

In this episode of Brain & Life podcast, Olympic swimmer and announcer Rowdy Gaines joins host Dr. Daniel Correa. He shares how he found his passion for swimming and how he dealt with Guillain-Barré syndrome in the height of his career. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Mark Milstein, director of the Adult Neurology Residency Training Program at Montefiore and associate professor of Neurology and Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Milstein explains exactly what Guillain-Barré is, who is at risk, and treatment options.

 

Additional Resources

What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Didn’t Stop this Marathoner

Inside Out

GBS/CIDP Foundation Support Groups

 

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

·       Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206

·       Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org

 

Social Media:  

Guests: Rowdy Gaines @rowdygaines; Dr. Mark Milstein @monteneurology

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD