Episode 2

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10th Jul 2021

The Confirmed Diagnosis, Initial Treatment, and Plan

Autoimmune Encephalitis is a rare disease that has historically been very difficult to diagnose. It mostly affects young women and sometimes goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years, often times being passed off as a psychological disorder or torrets syndrome. In Jillian's case, the doctors also had a hard time diagnosing her and it took about 6 months to get there. In this episode, host Jon Beerman is joined by Jillian Cash, Sarah Cash, and Jillian's grandfather Tom. They discuss the jounrey of getting to a fully confirmed diagnosis, her initial treatment plan, and the plan moving forward. Below are a few resources for additional information on Autoimmune Encephalitis:

International Autoimmune Encephalitis Society - https://autoimmune-encephalitis.org/

Brain On Fire (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3704700/

Carmel Sound Lab (podcast production studio) - www.carmelsoundlab.com

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please email carmelsoundlab@gmail.com

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About the Podcast

Autoimmune Encephalitis
The story of Jillian Cash who was recently diagnosed with AE
14 year old Jillian Cash was recently diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis, a type of brain inflammation where the body's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues in the brain or spinal cord. It is a rare, complex disease that can cause rapid changes in both physical and mental health. Sarah Cash is Jillian's mother, and with the help of host Jon Beerman, is here to tell her ongoing story.

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Jon Beerman

Jon Beerman is the owner of Carmel Sound Lab which is focused on helping people and organizations produce and distribute professional quality, highly compelling podcasts.