I have heard about this kind of research.

The one thing that I can't decide is this: Does the inflammation cause symptoms of Bipolar Disorder OR does inflammation occur as a result of unusual brain activity? In other words, which comes first - inflammation or mood episode?

Interestingly, I have an elevated ANA but no obvious autoimmune disease. Please note that an elevated ANA is pretty common for lots of people but it usually tapers back to normal over time. Mine has been elevated for years.

There seems to be a correlation between the immune system and bipolar disorder. I just can't decide which is the cause and which is the effect...