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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.

agent orange and MS

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Have MS was in Vietnam 67-68. Like all information regarding agent orange and MS and like to communicate with anyone with MS in conjunction to agent orange and VA Claims.

by User avatar joeduckcolonel

No Trauma or Strain-Pain in chest and upper back when i breath, no tenderness

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Called my GP on vacation till 7\1, called my rheumatologist and on vacation until 7/7. It hurts to breath in chest and upper back, no tenderness, no injury or strain. Have been very tired, after work slept from 6 pm-4:30 am. Should I be concerned, I have multiple autoimmune diseases (MG, RA,) or...

by User avatar Guest

Diagnosed with Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) and struggling with the thought I will never get pregnant

I'm 34 and have been diagnosed with PAN for a year and a half now, and I'm struggling with the thought of never getting pregnant. It's something I've always wanted, just hadn't felt timing was right, dealt with a divorce, etc. Of course I'll consider adopting- my brother and sister are both adopted,...

by User avatar Amanda

Had Lupus Anticoagulant while pregnant

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I had Lupus Anticoagulant with two out of three of my babies. My youngest is six now. Can I have Lupus anticoagulant now even if I'm not pregnant?

by User avatar Unsure

What type of mental side effects has anyone seen with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ?

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What type of mental side effects has anyone seen with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ? A good friend is the object of abuse of a strange way because her husband has SLE ? or could it be something else ? Paranoia , anger , accusing , degrading , physical violence , are evident ! Maybe he's just a sick...

by User avatar Stephen Blair Richardson87826

Lupus in my family

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I have 31 years and my question is if lupus in my family may indicate that my child once when I get it may have lupus also. The fact is that my mum is having lupus but looks at me I was borne without any complications and never get the disease. But I wonder now for I plan to stay pregnant if...

by User avatar addia433

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, I take Minocycline and I am in a remission

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I was diagnosed with MCTD in 2008. I take Minocycline on MWF. I am in remission, most of the time I don’t even know that I have a disease. The Merck Manual said that the life expectancy is 10 years. I’m 68 and I’m still dancing!   ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** web...

by User avatar Carol Gammill349129

hasimotos disease

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Hi all. I’ve just found out that I have Hashimotos disease. My endo was very nonchalant about it. Now, I’ll have to take thyroid medicine for the rest of my life!!! That is really a big deal to me!!! What’s even worse, I've been on Levothyroid for 3 weeks with no effect at al. I still have...

by User avatar pottebaum50

Does Lupus Cause Blurred Vision?

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Hi. I`m 37 yo M and recently was diagnosed with lupus. I know that this disease affects my immune system and that there is no part of my body that cannot be affected. However, my vision is disturbed and I wonder does lupus cause a blurred vision? I also have terrible headaches. I was prescribed...

by User avatar Guest

Polyarteritis Nadosa and Pregnancy

I am a 29 year old female who is currently 12 weeks pregnant with my first child. I had Polyarteritis as a child (diagnosed aged 11. have had no check ups since approx age 15 as all was fine). I have recently had unexplained chest pains & trouble breathing. The doctor told me it was NOT an...

by User avatar Splosh34870