headache, memory loss, concentration problems, fatigue, dizziness

[benmurii]

Hi guys, My name is Benson and i am a Kenyan. In 2010, my health took a turn for the worse when i experienced many symptoms. Some of the symptoms i experienced included memory loss, headaches(that are always there), concentration problems, fatigue, slurred speech and many other symptoms including personality changes. I also experience a brain fog at times which makes it almost impossible for me to think. I then decide to stay silent not to embarrass myself. I went to a doctor but he did not find a diagnosis for me. For some time, my health improved but was not solved in any way. I then decided to go for a CT scan where nothing meaningful was found. The doctor put me on medication that was effective for a short time and then seemed like it did not work anymore. In summation, i can state that my life has hit a snag since i don't even believe that i am the same guy again. I used to be strong, energetic and bright. I am in my final year at law school but i cannot even concentrate for my exams. I am also experiencing suicidal thoughts. Anyone tell me what i am suffering from.

[Gio77Italy]

It could be Autoimmune Encephalitis.

which practically means that there might be some "turmoil" within your Immune System. This can disturb your brain function.

I haven't really read it anywhere, but I guess it can go on even for years. Also I have been having similar symptoms and it all started with an infection, most likely viral, in 2010.

Medicine is a lot behind on this type of issues and only in recent years they have made some progresses thanks to the new technique of detection of Antibodies.

What was the medication that the doctor gave that you said it was effective for a short while?
Were there signs of Sinusitis in the CT scan?


"Autoimmune Encephalitis may be triggered by infection in which case the term "Post-infectious Encephalitis" is used. ADEM( Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis ) is a Post-infectious Encephalitis. The illness usually follows in the wake of a mild viral infection (such as those that cause rashes in childhood) or immunisations. Typically there is a delay of days to two to three weeks between the triggering infection and development of the encephalitis.

It has recently been recognised that there are other types of Autoimmune Encephalitis resulting from an attack of the brain by the body's immune system. Some of these types of autoimmune encephalitis are identified by finding a specific antibody in blood. These conditions include Potassium channel complex antibody associated encephalitis, NMDAR and Hashimoto's encephalitis."