I was recently diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
A software developer shares a personal account of being diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, an autoimmune disorder causing brain inflammation. The author details the progression of symptoms from flu-like signs to severe psychological distress.
Why it matters
It highlights the challenges of diagnosing rare autoimmune conditions that mimic psychiatric disorders, providing awareness for the tech community and general public.
I was recently diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis . It is an autoimmune disorder where your body's normally helpful antibodies start acting strangely . This leads to inflammation in the brain. This short blog briefly discusses some of my experience and prognosis.
Personal narrative focused on health experience without political or social agenda.
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