I (20F) have been chronically ill since I was 12, AMA

Experience

When I was about twelve years old, I was diagnosed with sudden onset autoimmune encephalitis (an autoimmune disorder that attacks the brain) - since then I’ve been diagnosed with POTS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Gastroparesis, and bipolar. A lot of these are comorbid (besides bipolar, I got that from my mom,) so they’re commonly seen together. I’m now 20. Ask me anything! Nothing is off limits :) I will try my best to answer everything in a timely manner but if I don’t, I’m probably napping :) Cheers!

Posted Jul 6, 2025, 7:33 PM UTC

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