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MOGAD (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease) is a rare neuroimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks a protein called MOG (Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein). MOG is found in the myelin sheath—the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain,…
I am writing this blog for those of you who have been diagnosed with MOGAD and are still trying to navigate the unknown. Everything began in early January 2023 — or maybe even a month or two earlier, with signs…
Chronic Sleep Deprivation and Stress Trigger Inflammatory Response in the BrainSleep deprivation increases the levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and IL-1β, as well as C-reactive protein (CRP). During deep sleep, cerebrospinal fluid circulation accelerates, facilitating the clearance of…
The purpose of this text is to remind patients—especially those who experience severe encephalitic symptoms from MOGAD—that they are not alone. We may not suffer from limb loss, visual or auditory impairments, but we temporarily lose many of our cognitive…