Ask me about AE

Autoimmune encephalitis is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the brain, crippling function. AE is a new and relatively unknown disease. This is why AE patients and their families face many battles. They are not only fighting to get a diagnosis or a treatment, but they are also fighting insurance companies and often have legal battles to fight as well.

Early diagnosis with early and appropriately aggressive treatment, greatly improves outcomes. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to permanent brain injury or death.

4,000 people are affected by AE each year in the US. It is believed amongst experts that this number is much higher due to misdiagnosis or no diagnosis at all. Let’s talk about AE so more and more people will know about this disease. We can change lives!