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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.

alcohol and the disease

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My friend is diagnosed with polymyositis a year ago..he is on medications and the enzyme levels are fluctuating now and then..he is not a chronic alcoholist but drinks atleast thrice a month..wanted to know whether this will affect the progress of the disease.. ?

by User avatar Guest

Are these signs of lupus?

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Hello, I dont know much about lupus and hope that I can maybe learn what the signs and syptoms are. I recently went to see a neurologist for some really intense migraines I have. He ordered some blood work to be done along with an MRI. One of the tests is for lupus, and the others for other...

by User avatar MagnoliaHart

My symptoms are headaches with squeezing pressure, white lesions shown on brain scan, Possible MS?

I have just had an mri head scan . I caught s glimpse of one picture showing loads of white lesions . Some one said it could be MS. My syptoms are all day headaches with squeezing pressure like someone is trying to crush my skull . My face and lips are twitching and tingling . My left leg and arm...

by User avatar DebMoo327746

Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but now they say it's lupus?!

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please please I am looking for someone to help me, 13 years ago I am having headaches daily doctors can't figure it out why, weeks months go by I am suffering severe migraine, 2013 back surgery(developing more pain and both hips) long story short I am having a panic attack joint pain high blood...

by User avatar Kc.Lee

MCTD how important is your doctor ?

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Mixed connective tissue disease. I was diagnosed with this this week. I am my doctor first patient to treat for this. Although she assures me she treats many autoimmune disorders. I am wondering if I should travel to a new city for treatment. I live in the bryan/college station area and am...

by User avatar Deenasanchez317027

Lupus Management with Diet

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It is said that there are no specific dietary guidelines for people with lupus, but that poor dietary choices could generate pro- and anti-inflammatory effects. Which foods did you include in your lupus treatment plan? Share what prevents or helps your flares in the following thread: Diet for Lupus

by User avatar Marrilyn

Sjogren's syndrome an indicator of arthritic complication

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My friend has been diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome. I know that this is an autoimmune disease where process attacks glands. I have heard that this syndrome can be an indicator of arthritic complication, but I am not sure if this is true or not. Can you tell me something more? Bye!

by User avatar abbot1584212705

Sjogren's syndrome treatable if discovered at an early age?

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My friends’ kid has been diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome. I know that this is an autoimmune disease and that you must be very persistent with the treatment. I was wondering if it is really treatable if it is discovered at an early age. Do you have this piece of info? I would appreciate...

by User avatar chadd857213277

Celiac artery stenosis surgery

Hi, been diagnosed with this last week. Vascular surgeon want to operate....can't find any prognosis or what to expect.  Has anyone gone thru this?   ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** private e-mails not allowed*** Please read our Terms of Use

by User avatar SUSAN1959305667

Still no diagnosis!

Hi! I am a 39 female. I have had my gall bladder removed 2003; appendix removed 1995; and gastro bypass (3 years ago). I was also diagnosed with fibromyagia prior to my gastro bypass.  I really do not believe in it as I have read up on it and its when they do not know what is wrong and everything...

by User avatar kpcups292975