

I'll never have a 'normal' Life
Great Expectations: Maddy’s Story 10:43 minutes On my 19th birthday, I had an appointment with my doctor. I was a freshman in college,...


The Invisible Disease
World Encephalitis Day - Lisa Lauter Tells Her Story 13 minute video I was diagnosed with LGI1 Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE) in February...


World Encephalitis Day, February 22nd 10 Simple Ways You Can Participate
World Encephalitis Day is the Friday, February 22nd. This is a single day when everyone in the Autoimmune Encephalitis community works to...


I Have My Wings Back
I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis back in 2013. I am doing a lot better with that and had been doing great up until early 2018. I...


Light at the End of the Tunnel
Hi, my name is Kerry Jones and I’ve been diagnosed with LGI-1 autoimmune encephalitis by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. I was seen by...


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...


AE Warrior Gains His Wings ~ World Encephalitis Day Special Edition
On April 20, 2016, my brother, AJ, checked in to Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah and made a Facebook post stating that this would be his...