

When the judge has read the book…
Finally, some good news to share with everyone. I just got a favorable ruling from Social Security Disability that I meet their criteria...


A Diagnosis for Daisy
I used to get these weird feelings of anxiety. While I was working, talking, shopping, driving (of course I’d pull over) but then it...


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...


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...


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...


Why I Am So Thankful this Thanksgiving ~Sydni's Story
I was asked to share my daughter’s story. I’m not much of a writer, but I thought that I would give it a try. Sydni is a 16 year old...


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...


The Dark side of anti-NMDAr encephalitis - A Mother's Story
(My daughter's portrait while in the hospital when asked how she felt) I wanted to share the story of my daughter's battle with...