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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.

autoimmune hepatitis complications

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I have been following the situation around autoimmune hepatitis for a while now, with some interesting blogs and so on, and learnt a lot about all that can go wrong with autoimmune hepatitis, like liver failure. Does anyone know what the rate of more serious complications is with autoimmune...

by User avatar meredith1549139246

vasculitis petechiae

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There are so many types of vasculitis that it is really difficult to keep track of all of them! Can anyone here please tell me what vasculitis petechiae is? What causes it, what parts of the body are affected by it and what are the long term risks and possible complications? Also, how is vasculitis...

by User avatar tabb1627139362

autoimmune hepatitis lung

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I have got autoimmune hepatitis and it has been getting worse over the last few months. I had looked into all possible complications when I was first diagnosed, but then carried on living as normally as possible. Now, I have been told that I have vasculitis in my lungs. I am hoping it can be...

by User avatar remington752138057

autoimmune hepatitis support group

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I am wondering if we can have an autoimmune hepatitis support group here on this website? I know that we all face certain challenges that are unique to us, and some of us are waiting for liver transplants, operations, changes in medication and so on. If there are more interested people, please drop...

by User avatar lazaro232138211

autoimmune hepatitis genetic

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Two of my cousins have got autoimmune hepatitis, and I am now worried that I might develop it myself too. Now, their doctors have informed them that there is no actual evidence that autoimmune hepatitis is genetic. But why would they both develop the disease if it were not? I would really welcome...

by User avatar ambrosius635138671

lupus vasculitis of the brain

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Hello everyone! I am a long time lupus patient, and so far my life has been pretty normal and straight forward, despite having a messed up and complicated autoimmune disorder that I know can turn life into a living hell for some people. Now my doctor warns me about vasculitis of the brain, which is...

by User avatar dov664138212

Guillium Barre twice!

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I have had GB twice, once in '83 ( no treatment) and the 2nd time in '94. Treatment was plasma exchange, in hospital every 2nd day for 2 weeks. After this as an out patient, once a week for a month, then once every 2 weeks for about 2 months, then once month for about 4 to 6 months. The residue...

by User avatar Roger Ramjet137148

lupus connective tissue disorder

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My uncle's new girlfriend is a really great person! I just love her a lot! But she has this thing called lupus connective tissue disorder which is causing her a lot of pain. She can't go out in the sun, has rashes on her arms and legs, and it can cause a whole lot of complications too. Does anyone...

by User avatar jacquetta729138059

autoimmune hepatitis natural treatment

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I have been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, which makes a lot of sense now and all of the pieces of the puzzle have come together. I am already taking the medication that has been prescribed to me, including prednisone which is causing me some terrible side effects that I would rather do away...

by User avatar edgard1336138498

polymyositis dysphagia

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My friend was diagnosed few years ago with polymyositis. However, I am not sure that he is all right. Lately, he has been experiencing some problems with swallowing. Is it possible that he is developing dysphagia due to his basic disease? What kind of prognosis can we expect? I will be grateful for...

by User avatar fran936137686