Encephalitis Insights
The discussion delves into the complexities of encephalitis lethargica, exploring the shifting theories surrounding its potential autoimmune origins. A focus on NMDA receptor antibodies reveals intriguing connections to neurodegenerative diseases, suggesting that these antibodies might play a role in the symptoms of encephalitis lethargica. As research evolves, the understanding of these conditions continues to deepen, challenging previous assumptions.In this clip
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Ep 30 Encephalitis Lethargica: Sleep Perchance to Dream (& Dream & Dream)
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What are potential treatments for autoimmune encephalitis?
My daughter has been diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor autoimmune encephalitis. We have been to multiple doctors and hospitals but have not received any real answers, nor has her condition improved with the list of treatments and medications. Have you heard of this diagnosis before, and do you think there may be something in her genes that caused it? If it were your child, would you get a gene test?
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