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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.

Sjogrens and what foods should I eat

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I am having a lot of trouble with my tongue being dry. I just had thrush, swollen tongue, little cuts on tongue and sides of mouth. I am trying to find a list of foods, drinks, etc. to stay away from. Lillian

by User avatar praise1010

Rheumatoid Arthritus, Been on Sulfasalsine, Methotrexate, Naproxen

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Hi started having joint pain in my knuckles about 2yrs ago, now spread to most fingers, wrists, ankles and knees. Consultant diagnosed RA, Been on Sulfasalsine since, tried Methotrexate but had very bad stomach probs so came off, also on Naproxen for inflam (max i can take a day), and Citilapram for...

by User avatar DAB UK106540

Rheumatoid arthritis (methotrexate and leflunamide).

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I have failed the use of two drugs for RA (methotrexate and leflunamide) and now I have been told to consider Remacade by infusion or two other drugs which are administered once or twice weekly by injection. My nurse advises that the long term effects of Remacade are not yet known but it blocks the...

by User avatar emptynest105370

AIHA - alternative to prednisolone

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hi, i'm a 23 year old female. been diagnosed with autoimmune hemophiliac anemia last 3 weeks. i'm now on prednisolone -steroid and also azathioprine. i would like to know if there is an altenative meds to replace steroid as i do not want to suffer from the side effects of steroids such as acne and...

by User avatar Guest

pediatric rheumatoid arthritis /lupus

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my daughter has eithier rhuematoid arthritis or lupus she had pain in her left hip . do these diseases make her lathargic some days and will her bones /joints hurt in all other parts of body? can she ever live normally? will she still live a long life with disease?what can i do to help her?

by User avatar caseypratts90012

may have lupis or sjogrens diesese, also have encephllits of the brain

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I was told that I may have lupis or sjogens diesese. I have encephllits of the brain and I am wondering whats next for me I am trying to do the right thing . I have lost weight and am depressed. All my body hurts and I have severe sporisis. I smoke and lately I have not been able to sleep from the...

by User avatar hey9teen1@huges.net

autoimmune pancreatitus and diet

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Hi I've been in andout of the hospital about 8 times in the last year and a half. Now the doctors are finally finding a diagnosis..autoimmune pancreatitus. I would like to know if there is a diet I can follow to stop or at least slow these acctacks. :'(

by User avatar dean5886189

Autoimmune Hepatitis and TB testing

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My daughter has autoimmune hepatitis for the last 7 years, successfully treated with Azathioprine. The only vacinne her doc said she could never get would be chicken pox. She had to have a TB test for her major and then complained of light headedness.. could these be related?

by User avatar CFontaine83203

Osteoarthritis and diabetes

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My daughter is now 27 years old. She got diabetes when she was 4 years old. She now has Osteoarthritis with it. At 27 she had both hips replaced 6 months apart from each other. Right now she is very discouraged with the quality of life she has. With both the illnesses she is tottally disabled....

by User avatar einsteinb82430

7 month old has very deep ridges on her finger nails and the

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I have been to see the health visitor who admitted she didnt know why they are like it. when she was born they were normal and over the last 2 months have grown in covered in ridges and have flattened off. otherwise she is a healthy child. they just dont look normal. i am concerned. has anyone seen...

by User avatar Guest