Diagnosed with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Personal Health Update
By
Andrew Gallant
If you only eat one bagel today, this is the bagel.
Summary
Andrew Gallant (creator of ripgrep) shares his recent diagnosis of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, an autoimmune disorder causing brain inflammation. He describes the initial flu-like symptoms, mental health impacts including anxiety and panic attacks, and discusses his prognosis and recovery outlook. The post serves as an update to those who rely on his open-source work, explaining potential impacts on his availability and project maintenance.
Key quotes
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It all started with flu-like symptoms: heart racing, night sweats, the chills and trouble sleeping.
I also felt really off mentally. A deep sort of anxiety, along with panic attacks, that I had never experienced.
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