Couldn't find what you looking for?

TRY OUR SEARCH!

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.

vasculitis contagious

Answered by a doctor

A colleague of mine has vasculitis. I am a bit worried about getting it as well now, as you can imagine! Is there anyone who can tell me if vasculitis is in fact contagious? If it is contagious, is there anything I can do to make sure I will not catch vasculitis from my colleague? Thanks!

by User avatar carny1605142504

best way for polymyositis management

Answered by a doctor

I love my medical encyclopaedia and I came across this disease called polymyositis. It sounds really awful! It must have a great effect on your life when you are suffering from it. Now I was wondering what would be the best way to make life bearable with this disease. Can you tell me how...

by User avatar agnesse761139691

crohn's disease and miscarriage

Answered by a doctor

I would like to start trying for a baby with my husband soon, but the problem is that I suffer from a mild form of crohn's disease, and I have been told that my chance of having a miscarriage is higher than in the average pregnant woman. Is there anything I can do to make sure the baby sticks around...

by User avatar aurea1147139683

polymyositis myopathy

Answered by a doctor

I am in the process of making a list with brief descriptions of diseases that attack muscle tissues. I'm hoping there are some folks here who can help me with this? I am interested in finding out all about polymyositis myopathy. I understand that this can have life long consequences. Can you tell me...

by User avatar yorker1937139361

vasculitis wounds

Answered by a doctor

I suffer from small vein vasculitis and have been having a really hard time with itching. Recently, on the occasions that I manage to fall asleep, I find myself waking up scratching the vasculitis rash, and it has now turned into wounds. Has anyone else had this nasty experience and what do you...

by User avatar jamey287139358

polymyositis and dermatomyositis

Answered by a doctor

I have been reading some material about polymyositis and dermatomyositis. I see that clinical features are almost identical. The main difference is skin rash which is present with dermatomyositis, but not in polymyositis. I was wondering if there are some other differences that I am not aware of....

by User avatar antin1730138359

polymyositis prednisone

Answered by a doctor

I have just been diagnosed with polymyositis last month, and I was prescribed prednisone for this. To be honest, while I am happy that I have a diagnosis and I am getting treatment now, I am no great lover of prednisone and its renowned side effects. Are there any alternatives to this drug?

by User avatar adria1140138495

polymyositis and exercise

Answered by a doctor

Hi, folks. My son has been recently diagnosed with polymyositis. I was wondering if he can have normal exercise or this will be limited for him. He is regular with his therapy and physical treatment. I am not a medical expert, so I must ask a question like this is. I hope someone will answer.

by User avatar marcelo1591138204

vasculitis heart attack

Answered by a doctor

Hello, guys. My friend had yesterday symptoms very similar to heart attack. However, after several tests doctors established that he didn’t have it. They suspect on vasculitis in the coronary blood vessels. Is this possible? Can this really imitate clinically heart attack? I am not a medical...

by User avatar nate597137915

vasculitis vitamin d

Answered by a doctor

Hi. My daughter has been diagnosed with vasculitis. I know that this is inflammation of the blood vessel’s wall. However, her doctor recommends her taking vitamin D. I am not sure why she suggested that, I forgot to ask. I would like to know the link between them. Can anyone help?

by User avatar robyn468138052