28/03/2026
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1408509041316862&id=100064733376195
Bill’s Story: Living with Encephalitis 🧠
Bill was an active athlete when a race in Scandinavia changed everything. He likely contracted tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) while competing in Sweden or Finland without ever noticing a tick bite or warning signs.
What began as mild, flu-like symptoms quickly escalated into something far more serious: weeks of fatigue followed by a severe headache, vision problems, loss of balance, and hospitalisation. Recovery has been challenging. Bill continues to experience memory loss, fatigue, hearing changes, and a loss of confidence. While he may appear “fine” on the outside, the neurological effects are still very real. Three months on, he is slowly rebuilding his strength, walking again, cycling short distances, and returning to swimming. Despite this, Bill continues to fight and adapt to his new reality 💛
Read Bill’s full story here: https://www.encephalitis.info/story/tick-borne-encephalitis-bills-story/
If you spend time outdoors, particularly in Europe:
👉 Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a real risk
👉 You may not notice a tick bite
👉 A vaccine is available
A few hundred pounds could make a life-saving difference.
If you would like support or to speak to someone following this story, please contact:
📧 support@encephalitis.info
📞 +44 (0)1653 699599
