How Susannah Cahalan's Battle Against Autoimmune Encephalitis Changed Medical History

How Susannah Cahalan's Battle Against Autoimmune Encephalitis Changed Medical History

16:34 Dec 20, 2022
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Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In 2009, Susannah Cahalan was only the 217th person diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis.  Susannah went through an long month of numbness, seizures, headaches and into the depth of madness.   Through her story, she highlights the wisdom and focus of Dr. Souhel Najjar,  who identified the condition she had.Susannah was able to overcome her rare condition and write the book, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Her story is an inspiration to all who face difficult challenges in their lives. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring exposure to the podcast and helps lift others up!Connect with me! Website: In the Rising Podcast WebsiteCheck out the Website: Fit after Breast Cancer Email: Bettina@intherising.com In the Rising Pinterest: In the Rising Facebook
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