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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.

how is alopecia areata diagnosed

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Hello! I would like to learn something new. Given that only begins to study medicine interested me the next area. My current theme is alopecia areata disorder. In that case I would like to know how it could be diagnosed? Is it needed some equipment or not? I am expecting your answer about this....

by User avatar shanan279134012

vasculitis and swine flu

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I have had bouts of vasculitis for years now. How do you think that should affect my decision on whether or not to get the swine flu or H1N1 vaccine? Some people have worried me, saying that I am more susceptible to swine flu because of the vasculitis. I am unsure though, because the vaccine hasn't...

by User avatar theo1981134524

vasculitis de kawasaki

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HELP! My twins seem to have vasculitis de kawasaki. My doctor has told me that it normally only affects children under five. How unfair! Their eyes have been particularly affected and I have reached my breaking point. I am hoping for some support and confirmation that this will, in fact, pass....

by User avatar desirae83132940

vasculitis sistema nervioso

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Can I get your views on something? I have been wondering about vasculitis of the nervous system, and its pathology. Do any of you have knowledge about the way this form of vasculitis develops? More importantly, what are the possible treatments for vasculitis of the nervous system? If there are...

by User avatar axel352133180

vasculitis lumbar puncture

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I am going to undergo a lumbar puncture for my ongoing vasculitis issues next week. I have been told by other people that the procedure is going to be extremely painful! Needless to say I am not looking forward to it. I think preparation is the key. What do I need to know about the lumbar puncture?...

by User avatar ole1787132938

polymyositis definition

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A good friend of mine has been diagnosed with polymyositis. I know that this is a form of autoimmune disease where immune system attacks muscle fibers. However, I cannot find a precise definition on the internet. Maybe someone could quote me a proper one from a textbook. I would be grateful.

by User avatar silvanus1005133620

100 questions and answers about crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

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Can anyone help me? I am supposed to prepare this list with 100 questions about crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis for school. Unfortunately, I have to then answer my own questions as well. I can think of plenty of questions, but have you got any idea about where I could go and look for the...

by User avatar patrice1838132534

leukocytoclastic vasculitis differential diagnosis

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I am desperate and hoping someone here is in a position to help me out. I have been told that I suffer from leukocytoclastic vasculitis, but somehow the symptoms do not quite match up and I suspect that that I might have something else after all. Any suggestions about what the differential diagnosis...

by User avatar seline586132672

polymyositis imuran

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Any information about the drug Imuran used in the treatment of polymyositis would be great. I am not sure where to look for this information, and I gathered that this great forum would come to the rescue! I have seen some interesting stuff on here before so I am hoping you can help me as well now.

by User avatar chevy105133799

necrotizing vasculitis beagle

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I have been diagnosed with beagle Syndrome, which is a type of necrotizing vasculitis. The patches are quite bad, and I really have to say that I am in quite a lot of pain. Are there people here with the same disease? I would like to hear all about your therapies, and how you are experiencing your...

by User avatar neale1862132426