The Scariest Time of my Life -Battling Limbic Encephalitis
I’ve always been a socially active happy person. Loved to travel. Have gotten to experience a life that most people haven’t gotten to...
Meet the IAES Admins ~ Series Introducing Mari Wagner Davis, RN and Nicole Bernard Volc
Mari Davis, RN Hello, my name is Mari Davis. I am a 55-year-old with 30 years of nursing experience. I had never heard of Autoimmune...
Life Goes On!
I went on sick leave for fatigue in October 2015. When I left work, I left a battle field behind me. Ten weeks later encephalitis entered...
My letter to Santa ATTENTION: YULETIDE BUREAUÂ WISH DEPARTMENT
My letter to Santa. ATTENTION: YULETIDE BUREAU WISH DEPARTMENT Dear Santa, As you know, I have given great thought to my Christmas...
Through My Struggle came Tremendous Strength. Never Give Up!
Six years ago, I couldn’t turn on the faucet I distinctly remember standing in front of the sink, wanting a drink of water and not being...
Lee's Valiant Journey Recovering From Autoimmune Encephalitis
Lee Gatewood at Duke Health and Fitness Center working on Cardio for brain health. My daughter, Lee Gatewood, was hospitalized with...
Meet the IAES Admins ~ Series Introducing Jo-Anne Villar
Jo-Anne Villar with her daughter Jordan Each month the IAES Blog is featuring one of our volunteer Administrators working in the IAES...
Never Give Up! Just Keep Going
Hi everyone, my name is Kim Raley and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Encephalitis in July of 2018 although my symptoms were present for...
The Loneliness of Invisibility
Back in my day, diseases were visible. Of course, we only knew about maybe 20 or 30 of them personally, and were totally oblivious to...
Should I Get the Flu Shot if I have Autoimmune Encephalitis?
'Tis the season. No, put away the holiday cards and gift wrap, I’m talking about Flu season. IAES has received a few inquiries recently...
