Neurologist weighs in on road ahead for Travis Frederick and why Guillain-Barre syndrome shouldn't threaten his career

Dr. Spencer Miller, a neurologist at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, weighed in Wednesday night on the likely road ahead for Cowboys center Travis Frederick in his treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Frederick released a statement Wednesday that said he was diagnosed with GBS and it's unclear when he might be able to return to the field.

Miller often treats patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Frederick isn't one of Miller's patients, however.

Q: How long does it take someone to recover from GBS?

A: Miller said there's typically a "prolonged recovery" for someone fighting GBS of "at least a couple of weeks and then months of rehab and rest.