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Ask or answer questions about AI diseases including diabetes Type 1, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, and Raynaud’s phenomenon on this forum.

have i got lupis

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hi im a 21 year old lad and im in the army, iv been seeing doctors at camp because i had a blood test done which showed i had less white blood cells in my body than i should. the doctor told me not to worry but its ever a infection but i know im clear of any stds because i had a check up and was...

by User avatar Guest

Can food allergy induce palindromic arthritis?

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My mother has been diagnosed palindromic arthritis. She has been having problems with her fingers for some time now. Her two fingers on her right hand become painful and inflamed. When she takes some pain relievers the symptoms usually go away in a few days. But, the problem is they occur again....

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What are the symptoms of scleroderma lupus?

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Hello. I have really big problem and I hope you will know what I want to know. Namely, I am pretty concerned for my health. That is why I want to know what the symptoms of scleroderma lupus are. I am asking you this because my grandmother had this disease and I am afraid that, somehow, I got it,...

by User avatar wain32745

raynaud's and swallowing problems

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Hi, almost a year ago a friend of mine was diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. Ever since, he was put on some medication therapy. He also needs to dress up a bit warmer and also puts on some kind of gloves since his fingertips are affected. Now a new problem arose. He has some swallowing difficulties....

by User avatar remington48409

How is scleroderma lupus diagnosed?

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Hello! My doctor suspects that I have scleroderma lupus. He scheduled me for next week medical exams. That is why I want to know what I can expect. I mean: how they will diagnose if I have or not scleroderma lupus. This is very important to me and I ask you all for help. Thank you in advance!

by User avatar hugo116362244

oversensitivity when being touched with multiple sclerosis?

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Hello, folks. My daughter has been complaining to oversensitivity when being touched. At first, I thought she was kidding with me. But, soon I saw she wasn’t. Lately, she has been complaining for pain when has to take a glass or pencil. I worry what this could be. Some folks even tell me it...

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Can uric acid cause gouty arthritis?

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Hello! I have some problem with uric acid and I have heard that uric acid can cause gouty arthritis, but I am not sure if this is true or false. I do not know much about gouty arthritis. I have tried to find more information about this, but it seems that my friends do not know, too. I hope you will...

by User avatar jourdan204561281

How are you dealing emotionally with multiple sclerosis?

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It’s been passed six months since I heard my diagnosis. And that is multiple sclerosis. I was terrified at first but now I’m depressed. I become so unwilling and lazy that I can not recognize myself anymore. I don’t know what to do. Have you any good advice? How are you dealing...

by User avatar Guest

Lupus and Seasonique

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My wife has Lupus that has been in remission for over 15 years, she is 46 and wants to take Seasonique. She wants to regulate and limit her periods. I think it is a bad idea, any thoughts on this matter?

by User avatar Dave

Can diet affect gout problems?

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Hello! I have heard that diet can affect gout problems. This is very weird to me and I think that this is not true. I have tried to find more information about this subject (I have searched internet, asked around, etc), but I could not. I hope you will know something more about this and you will...

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