What is Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS)?

Miller Fisher syndrome is a rare, acquired nerve disease that is considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the tendon reflexes. Like Guillain-Barre Syndrome, symptoms may be preceded by a viral illness.

What cause Miller Fisher Syndrome?

MFS in Canada develop in response to these common illnesses. Some researchers speculate that the viruses may somehow change the structure of cells in the nervous system, causing the body’s immune system to recognize them as foreign and fight them off.

 What are symptoms of Miller Fisher Syndrome?

While GBS Canada contribute to produce muscle deficiency that starts in the lower body and travel upward, MFS generally begins with a weakness in the eye muscles and progresses downward. Common symptoms of Miller Fisher Syndrome in Canada include:

1. Blurry vision

2. Double vision

3. Weakened facial muscles, such as an inability to smile or whistle, slurred speech, and a decreased gag reflex

4. Poor balance

5. Wobbly gait

5. A Diminished jerk when knee or ankle is tapped

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