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My Brain on Fire: Paris and Other Obsessions

by Charles River Editors

4.4 out of 5

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In the summer of 2015, I traveled to Paris with my family. It was a dream come true. We visited the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe. We ate croissants and baguettes and drank wine. It was a magical time.

But then, I started to get sick. I had a headache that wouldn't go away. I was tired all the time. I couldn't concentrate. I started to lose my memory. I thought I was going crazy.

I went to the doctor, but they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. They sent me home with some pain relievers and told me to rest.

But I didn't get better. I got worse.

I started to have seizures. I was hallucinating. I was losing my mind.

My family was terrified. They didn't know what to do.

Finally, my mother took me to the emergency room. The doctors there ran some tests and diagnosed me with a rare autoimmune disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is a serious condition that can cause inflammation of the brain. It can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including headaches, seizures, hallucinations, and memory loss.

I was lucky to be diagnosed relatively early on. If I had waited any longer, I could have died.

I was treated with a combination of steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The steroids helped to reduce the inflammation in my brain, and the IVIG helped to suppress my immune system.

After a few weeks of treatment, I started to improve. I was able to go home from the hospital and continue my recovery at home.

It took me a long time to fully recover from anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. But I eventually made a full recovery.

I am sharing my story because I want to raise awareness of this rare disease. I also want to encourage people to get a second opinion if they are not feeling well. And I want to emphasize the importance of the internet in helping people find answers.

When I was first diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, I was scared and confused. I didn't know what was happening to me. But I was able to find information about the disease online. This information helped me to understand my condition and to make informed decisions about my treatment.

The internet can be a powerful tool for people who are looking for answers. It can help you to find information about your symptoms, to connect with other people who have the same condition, and to find support.

If you are not feeling well, don't be afraid to get a second opinion. And don't be afraid to use the internet to help you find answers.

Here are some of the things I learned from my experience with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis:

It is important to get a second opinion if you are not feeling well.
The internet can be a powerful tool for people who are looking for answers.
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is a serious condition, but it is treatable.
I am lucky to be alive.

I am grateful for the doctors and nurses who saved my life. I am grateful for my family and friends who supported me through my recovery. And I am grateful for the internet, which helped me to find answers and to connect with other people who have the same condition.

I hope that my story will help others who are struggling with a rare disease. I hope that it will encourage people to get a second opinion if they are not feeling well. And I hope that it will emphasize the importance of the internet in helping people find answers.

My Brain on Fire: Paris and Other Obsessions

by Charles River Editors

4.4 out of 5