'Bachelorette' star J.P. Rosenbaum diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder
One of the most beloved couples in “Bachelor Nation” has been hit with a debilitating disorder.
Former Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert took to social media to reveal her husband, J.P. Rosenbaum, is suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune disorder that causes nerve damage and muscle weakness.
The couple, who married in 2012 after becoming engaged on Season 7 of the ABC reality franchise, addressed the diagnosis in separate stories on Instagram.
“J.P was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome yesterday,” Hebert wrote. “He is in treatment and doing well. It may be a long road to full recovery, but we are so grateful to everyone that has helped us to get a speedy diagnosis and treatment.”
Rosenbaum addressed his followers in a video message admitting that he had become so weak he was unable to complete seemingly simple tasks.
“Very surreal and humbling ... things you do every day, like picking up this phone, or buttoning buttons, tying shoe laces, putting on deodorant — just can’t do it,” the 42-year-old said. “Picking up my kids — can’t do it. Wiping your own a**, maybe TMI, but might have Ashley assist on the next one. [I] can’t really believe it.”
A post shared by J.P. Rosenbaum (@_jprosenbaum) on Dec 1, 2019 at 5:23pm PST
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
According to Health Link B.C., those with GBS tend to improve after four weeks, but it can be fatal if the weakness spreads to muscles that control breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.
Recovery typically takes between three and six months; however, many people will experience long-term effects such as numbness in the toes and fingers.
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