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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.

living farther north of the equator significantly increases risk of developing MS?

It is almost common knowledge now that decreased vitamin D levels put a person at an increased risk of going on to develop multiple sclerosis, if that is something they were already prone to. Does it follow from this that living father north from the equator, where there is presumably less sunlight...

by User avatar corby830205171

what are dangers of chronic raynaud's?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, my sister is 37 years old and she is suffering from Raynaud’s disease for 7 years. Till now she is doing just fine and I can say that she don’t have some big problems but I would like to know something more about dangers of chronic Raynaud’s. Thanx.

by User avatar filia41914

incidence of heart attacks in SLE

I would like to know about incidence of heart attacks in SLE. I have been diagnosed with SLE a month ago, and I am still trying to reorganize my life so that I could deal more easily with this disease. I am a bit over weighted and I have been having these tachycardia attacks from time to time. EKG...

by User avatar trueman70965701

Foot Discomfort

I want to get rid of the foot discomfort that causes me so much hard time. I spent a lot of time in my office but this foot discomfort makes me unable to concentrate I don’t know to describe it weather the foot itches me or it’s just red and swelled sometimes. I’d like to walk more and even...

by User avatar darnell1527

worried about SLE

I am suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus for several years. I am so varied about it. In my case it is very progressive form of this disease. I am afraid to wake up in morning because of new symptoms that may occur. For now I have skin problems, arthritis and renal disorder.

by User avatar Guest

What can happen when an MS attack affects the brain areas?

Someone in my circle of friends has been affected by multiple sclerosis, the progressive form, I think. Multiple sclerosis has always been a total mystery to me, as I think so many things can go wrong with your body when you have MS, and even doctors are not fully aware what causes MS. What can...

by User avatar tynan532204616

Wegener's Granulomatosis

I think that my father has Wegener's granulomatosis. He has sinusitis almost constantly. He is complaining about fever, night sweats, fatigue and malaise. He also has loss of appetite and he lost weight. He thinks that sometimes he has blood in his urine. Could this be Wegener's granulomatosis? What...

by User avatar jefferson40479

long lasting raynaud syndrom

Answered by a doctor

Hi, my sister is 45 years old and she is suffering from Raynaud's syndrome for more than 10 years. It all started with feeling of coldness but with time her circulation became worse. I would like to know what may be possible complications for people who are suffering from Raynaud's disease so long.

by User avatar tilly45512

Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

Answered by a doctor

Hi. My 12 yo daughter was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She suffers from a tingling pain, fatigue, dizziness and she feels very weak. I doubt that she has MS anyway and would like to know how the diagnosis should be made? And on what base?

by User avatar Guest

narcolepsy and catalepsy

I am looking for definitions of both narcolepsy and catalepsy. It would be really awesome if someone could point out the differences as well as the similarities that both these disorders have. Also, are the treatments for these two disorders identical, or are their differences? And can they ever be...

by User avatar marjy384142060