Montgomery released from hospital

Ohio Auditor Betty D. Montgomery was released from Ohio State University Medical Center earlier today after being treated for Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Montgomery was hospitalized May 17 for complications following a respiratory virus.

“I’ve been blessed with the support of a wonderful family, the compassion of friends from all across Ohio, and the expert care of an outstanding medical team at OSU Medical Center,” Montgomery said in a prepared statement. “I’m feeling stronger each day and will continue to focus on my complete recovery. I look forward to resuming my full work and campaign schedule shortly.”

The inflammatory disorder affects different people differently. Some remain hospitalized or confined to a wheelchair for months or years.

Montgomery, Republican candidate for Ohio Attorney General, will continue to receive physical therapy and her doctors have encouraged her to continue normal activity such as taking walks and working in her garden, according to her spokeswoman, Jennifer Detwiler.

Montgomery speaks with her staff daily, Detwiler said, and hopes to resume her full schedule over the course of the next few weeks.