Anti-NMDAR Autoimmune Encephalitis Lived Experience – Judiel’s Story

Judiel Diaz, a nurse from the Philippines, shares her powerful journey of surviving anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis.
Misdiagnosed at first, she eventually received life-saving treatment during the height of the pandemic. From memory loss and hallucinations to regaining her identity and passing the US nursing exam, Judiel’s story is one of resilience, love, and hope.
Recorded as part of ‘My Brain and Medicine’ 2024
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