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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.

crohn's disease current treatment options

I am hoping to be able to use this forum to get some information about crohn's disease and what the current treatment options are. I know that crohn's disease is medicated on a permanent basis - what drugs are used? And are crohn's disease patients operated on sometimes, and with what result?

by User avatar erroll1755145461

What enzyme levels are high in myositis?

Hello, folks. My friend has been recently diagnosed myositis. As far as I know, the first thing that he has been examined on is enzymes in blood. I would like to know what enzyme levels are high in myositis. I would really appreciate all your replies. Thank you in advance. Bye!

by User avatar jordon109874937

rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy planning

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Hi, I am a thirty seven years old woman. After some pain in my joints I went to see a doctor. The diagnosis was rheumatoid arthritis. Some medicine he prescribed me helped me a lot. Now, I would like to have a child. Since I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am planning to get pregnant, can you tell...

by User avatar jessalin127155940

itchy lupus rash on legs

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Hello, folks. My sister in law suffers from lupus. I know that this disease is not something to be joked with. She has been recently developed some itchy skin rash on her legs. I would like to know what can help here. Almost 75% of people with lupus suffer from skin rashes. It mostly affects face...

by User avatar kenyon1963134681

Antiphospholipid Antibodies

My syphilis test was positive and I was flabbergasted. After more tests the doctors discovered it was a mistake caused by antiphospholipid antibodies. What exactly are those antiphospholipid antibodies, what is their function and are they dangerous? Of course I’m happy I don’t have syphilis,...

by User avatar Guest

is polymyositis fatal

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A good friend of mine has been diagnosed with polymyositis. All he felt was muscle weakness and no one of his friends took those symptoms serious. I have never heard about this disease before, so I would like to find out something more. Is it fatal? Maybe I am asking silly questions, but I am not a...

by User avatar winfield571134081

any new polymyositis research?

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My close friend has been suffering from polymyositis for years. I am not sure if conventional treatment has been helping him. I would like to find out if there are some new researches in this area. I hope someone will know something more about this. Thanks to all who reply to my post.

by User avatar grantham904162972

Can leukemia antigen cause an autoimmune response?

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Hello, my son has auto immune illness and two years ago he was examined and a higher risk for leukemia was indicated. I am very worried for him. His health is far from strong and I am always trying to find out as much as I can about his problem. Can leukemia antigen cause an auto immune response?

by User avatar eartha166465902

what is sjogren's disease

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My daughter was diagnosed with sjogren's disease. I and my husband are worried about this very much. We have never before heard about this. That is why I need more information about this. What are we dealing with? How dangerous this condition is? Our doctor didn’t tell us anything about this,...

by User avatar dareen181859420

Lupus Info

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Hello! I need some general lupus info. I’m 22 and am pretty concerned about this lupus thing for my mum has the lupus and I know it’s chronic and my mum will probably have lupus forever but now I need to know what are the chances for me to get the lupus. I’d appreciate any lupus info. Thanks....

by User avatar Guest