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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.

autoimmune hepatitis flare

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What are the symptoms of a flare of autoimmune hepatitis? If you have got anything to say about that, please hurry up because I am supposed to write a paper about it which needs to be finished in two days time. I am sure that there is a variation of possibilities when it comes to flare ups. Can you...

by User avatar greggory1307133175

Fibromyalgia or not

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I have had FM 20 odd years but only diagnosed 2002 by a Rhumatologist, but i am not convinced it is FM. I started getting worse with tremors, vision and bladder problems, no feeling in finger tips and toes, my muscles have gone all lumpy and there is no elasticity in them, they are twitchy mostly...

by User avatar Periwinkle6101095

Fibromyalgia - what’s current research? Is it a nerve disorder? Is it connective issue?

So, what is fibromyalgia? I had extensive blood work and ruled out autoimmune diseases. Ctscans and X-rays and mris for which I’m sufficiently radiated now. I do have physical issues/pain but the overall weird pains sensitivity to touch, muscle cramp and pains, fatigue, exhaustion are awful! The...

by User avatar 4giveN4get362833

narcolepsy in elderly

My mother is 85 now, and she has been getting rapidly worse over the last year or so, with many health conditions that are associated with the elderly. However one thing that really concerns me is that she seems to be falling asleep in weird places at random times. Narcolepsy has crossed my mind....

by User avatar Guest

my new boyfriend sufferers from type 1 diabetes, what do I need to know?

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Hi, my new boyfriend told me that he is suffering from type 1 diabetes. I would like to know something more about this disorder and how would I behave in some situation. This is new for me and I would like to be supportive for him. If someone has similar experience I would be glad to hear.

by User avatar Guest

vitiligo on white skin

Hi, there. I have been reading some material on vitiligo. I understand that it is caused by the loss of skin pigment. It is manifested with the areas of white skin. However, I would like to know how to spot vitiligo on white skin. I am talking about really pale people. Does anyone have any idea?

by User avatar pavel225136147

guillain-barre syndrome vaccine

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Can anyone tell me the truth about guillain-barre syndrome? Wikipedia and some other websites tell me that guillain-barre syndrome can be caused by the flu vaccine and some other vaccines. Is this just fear mongering? Surely, vaccines are totally safe? If it wasn't for the widespread use of...

by User avatar raynor1112133411

vaginal dryness from sjogren's syndrome or menopause?

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Because of some problems I had in the past, I had to remove my uterus and my ovaries. After that surgery I was experiencing early menopause. Beside, I have sjogren's syndrome. My problem is caused by one of this disease or by both. Problem is vaginal dryness during menopause that causes me painful...

by User avatar rakel46298

polymyositis remission

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Hi, there. My brother has been diagnosed with polymyositis. I know this is an autoimmune disease of muscles, i.e. muscle fibbers. I would like to know if this disease has remission. Does one can really feel better in some periods? How long do they last? What does provoke new attacks? Thank you in...

by User avatar had850137408

Sufferer of sinusitis for 10 years.

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hi.i suffer of sinusitis at least from 10 years ago and it may be seriouse a couple of times per ayear with generl symptomps (headache ,mucopurolant discharges etc.the only G.P adwise in this situation was antibiotictherapy.is there any other way?thnks

by User avatar alibabaee200665