Jula Jansen

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€382.51donated
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Goal: €500.00

Hello, my name is Jula and I am 18 years old.

About two years ago, I suddenly became very ill. I noticed that talking became increasingly difficult, I started to stutter and struggled to find the right words. I was confused, forgot a lot, and couldn't even grasp the most logical things anymore. Daily tasks took an enormous amount of energy, I could barely tolerate stimuli, and I was constantly tired.

The GP thought it was stress-related and that it would resolve on its own. But even in the most relaxed moments, I felt no improvement. Eventually, we were referred to the hospital, where a series of tests followed. Cerebrospinal fluid was taken via a lumbar puncture, which revealed that I had NMDA autoimmune encephalitis, a serious form of brain inflammation.

On 14 November we received the diagnosis and just one day later, on 15 November, I had to go to hospital for my first course of medication. In total, I was admitted three times to receive these treatments. On 17 January, I finished my last course, and I can now say that I am recovering from this severe illness!

I know that more people are facing this and that the costs for research and treatment are enormous. That's why I want to take action against encephalitis and meningitis. Will you help me? You can donate via this link – the proceeds go to the ITSME foundation. Every little bit helps!

Thanks a lot in advance!
Best wishes, Jula

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