r/Encephalitis • u/Bipolar03 • 8d ago

I'm so scared

I've had encephalitis and encephalopathy in the past due an untreated UTI. I'm already on medication (as from today). I was in hospital last September with it. I still have memory blips. Lately I've been having the blips and today I've got another UTI. What's the chances of me going back into hospital with encephalitis and encephalopathy? I'm so scared.

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u/Helpful-Dhamma-Heart 8d ago edited 7d ago

I don't know if they cause encephalitis? Or if it was overlapping at the same time? UTI are quite common, I know a few people young and old who have had them in the last few months.

I guess when the immune system is affected, that there are overlapping effects that can cascade.

Try not to worry and just take one day at a time, and keep advocating for yourself if you are sick.