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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.

effects of lupus on kidneys

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My neighbour has been diagnosed with lupus. It all started when his kidneys failed to filter his blood. At the end, he ended up on dialysis. I know that lupus can affect kidneys, but I have no idea it can be so serious. I was hoping to get some more info here. What kind of kidney damage is it? I...

by User avatar khalil1507140724

autoimmune hepatitis liver disease

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My friend’s mother has been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis liver disease. At first, I didn’t know what it is. Now, I know that autoimmune processes are involved. It means that immune system attacks its own cells. There are numerous diseases of this kind. I was hoping to find out...

by User avatar stearne1383140722

polymyositis natural treatment

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I have been taking drugs for polymyositis for the past year, but next Wednesday I have got my first appointment with a naturopath. I really don't know what to expect, and even how they diagnose, treat and work. Could anyone tell me more before I go to my appointment? Thanks so much!

by User avatar sandra904141943

polymyositis calf pain

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I am suffering from polymyositis and have been in really bad pain recently. It's especially the calves that are getting at me and the pain is keeping me awake at night - it is that bad! have you any suggestions what else I can do to take the pain away? I feel bad about using pain killers all the...

by User avatar kiri218141616

polymyositis mayo clinic

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I have just been reading up all about polymyositis on the may clinic website, which I often think is very useful! It said that polymyositis often disappears all by itself, without any treatment. That was very interesting to me. Does this mean that it is not in fact necessary to use any treatment for...

by User avatar tarrance820142063

polymyositis alternative treatment

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I am so glad to have found this forum! I am hoping to find others who have found an alternative treatment for polymyositis through these boards. After years of conventional drugs, I am now well and truly done with so called modern medicine, and I would like to try something else. Can you tell me...

by User avatar Guest

urticarial vasculitis and lupus

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Autoimmune diseases often overlap as many of you will know. Today, I found out that this is more than just a theory when my doctor told me that I have urticarial vasculitis as well as the lupus that I have been struggling with for years. I don't know whether this is a post asking for advice, I guess...

by User avatar kesley617141420

can someone with lupus donate blood

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Hi. My friend has been suffering from lupus for years. I was wondering if she can donate blood. She is considering this option lately and I would like to help her with some more info. Can anyone tell me something more? I would really appreciate all your replies considering this. Bye!

by User avatar curtis96140229

LUPUS and MS

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Hello my name is Brittanee. My mother was diagonised with Lupus and MS. I would like to know all that I can about both of these. Un fortantly I don't know much about either. Please Help me. How will they effect her what do we have to look forward to? Will either of these take her away from me? She...

by User avatar Brittanee

effects of lupus on the brain

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My friend has been diagnosed with lupus. I know that this is an autoimmune disease. It mostly affects skin. It can also affect kidneys and joints. However, my friend has been also experiencing headaches and some movement problems. I was wondering if lupus has any effects on the brain. Can anyone...

by User avatar bald773139954