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Old 06-08-2012, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by vasilea View Post
I've just been diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called hashimotos encephalopathy. It means the thyroid antibodies a0lso attack the brain. Started immunosuppressant ssteroid, prednisone tappered down. Next is plasmapheresis. Does anyone have knowledge of my diagnosis or of plasmapheresis?
It is very scary for me. It is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I have stroke like symptoms along with a host of other symptoms. My Neurologist first said that it was a mental issue, and told me that I needed to see a Psychiatrist. I took memory tests and failed miserably. It has been a very stressful time. I have not had any treatments for this yet.
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