What is autoimmune encephalitis?
Autoimmune encephalitis is a condition in which the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks brain tissue, causing inflammation of the brain. It is mediated by antibodies, agents of the immune system.
How do members experience autoimmune encephalitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune encephalitis*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for autoimmune encephalitis*
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Who has autoimmune encephalitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 26 | |
| Female | 19 |
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