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Autoimmune Diseases

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.

Going to the seaside with lupus disease

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My mother is 57 years old and has just came from the doctor with bad news about her constant tiredness. She has SLE and it seems that she is very shook up by that fact. I realize that no medication will eliminate her problems, so I am wiling to help her in any way I can. Going to the seaside with...

by User avatar alayne33989

lupus symptoms get worse in PMS

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Hi, I have systemic lupus erythematosus. The condition has its flare ups that I manage with ibuprofen. However, I have noticed that the lupus symptoms get worse in PMS. During these days I feel fatigue and it seems like I can't get out of bed. Do you have an explanation for this occurrence? Should I...

by User avatar dorise36138

sjogren's syndrome tongue problems

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Hi, a friend of mine has a medical problem. She is forty five and before this nothing serious was affecting her. Some time ago she started feeling strange. Apparently her mouth was very dry. This caused problems to her tongue. Doctor told her that she has Sjogren's syndrome. What can you tell me...

by User avatar Guest

neonatal lupus chances

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My sister who is 32 years old and she is pregnant. What are the chances for her baby to got lupus? This is hers second pregnancy and the first child did not experience and signs and symptoms of lupus until now. What are chances for second or third child to get it?

by User avatar judith32738

rheumatoid arthritis medication

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My mother is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Onset of her symptoms was so sudden that I still can't believe that she has if. Her joints in arms and legs are mostly swollen, red and she has severe pains every time she moves the hands or legs. Can you tell me what kind of medications she should...

by User avatar barri38032

sjogren's syndrome prognosis

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Hi, my mother has a history of health problems in her life. The latest illness in her life is Sjogren's syndrome. She has been complaining of dry eyes. Since it did not withdraw, I took her to the doctor and the diagnosis has been made. This is a new illness for me. I have never heard about it...

by User avatar cleveland36429

can lupus cause you to become lactose intolerant?

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I'm 31 and was diagnosed with lupus at 28.I actually have a few questions for anyone that can help.Does lupus cause lactose intolerance? For the past year anytime i eat ice cream or drink milk my stomach gives me problems for about two days.Also my eyes have something going on. I see black specks...

by User avatar Guest

sjogren's and sinus problems

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Hi, I have a question regarding my friend. She is a fifty years old woman. For some time she was feeling very strange. Her mouth is very dry and because of that she drank a lot of water. But dry mouth was not the only problem. She also complained about breathing difficulties. The doctor said that...

by User avatar riane33680

malar rash lupus

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I have one problem with my skin. I have noticed some rash on it. Actually it is on my face. It is so visible that people look at me like I have plague. It is redness that covers my nose, area below the eyes and parts of the cheeks. It looks like large butterfly. I have lupus. Is that has something...

by User avatar kandy32748

How autoimmune hepatitis occurs?

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If my immune system is decrease in his function does this mean that I am going to get autoimmune hepatitis? My next doctor visit is next month. In the mean time I want to learn more about this kind of hepatitis. What is happening in my organism? How autoimmune hepatitis occurs?

by User avatar roddy32403