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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.

c-anca associated vasculitis

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I am hoping to find out what the treatment os for c-anca associated vasculitis. This website seems like a good place to start my research. Are there any people who can tell me about this, or at least point me in the right direction? I am sure there is lots of information out there, and I just don't...

by User avatar grange598139387

How dangerous is Graves' disease surgery?

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I am looking into Graves' disease surgery, which involves the removal of the thyroid. Some say that the procedure itself is relatively minor, but that the impact is big afterwards. Can anyone tell me what the deal is? How dangerous is Graves' disease surgery and can you talk me through the procedure...

by User avatar bo433140107

systemic lupus erythematosus rash

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Hi, guys. My friend has been suffering from lupus rash for some period of time. However, it seems that she has developed some systemic manifestations of the disease. She has so called “butterfly rash” on her face. I have heard that this form of rash is common for people with systemic...

by User avatar nobe1471139254

autoimmune hepatitis hiv

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I am wondering whether anyone here knows if the chance of contracting HIV and AIDS is much bigger for people with autoimmune hepatitis? I am curious about this because presumably their immune system, especially the liver, is already weak. Have there been any studies on this subject? Thank you for...

by User avatar basilio1052139684

lupus malar rash treatment

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Can I bother you with a small question, please? It's about my aunt, who has had lupus for a long time. At the moment, she is battling lupus malar rash. I was hoping there might be alternative treatments that would help her get rid of the lupus malar rash and that she hadn't yet considered herself....

by User avatar mel990140562

vasculitis skin biopsy

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My doctor has told me (on the basis of some weird and wonderful symptoms you are probably aware of already) that he suspects I have vasculitis, and has ordered a skin biopsy. While I have understood that it won't take too long and is not going to be painful, I would really like it is anybody could...

by User avatar dallon713139687

vasculitis contagious

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A colleague of mine has vasculitis. I am a bit worried about getting it as well now, as you can imagine! Is there anyone who can tell me if vasculitis is in fact contagious? If it is contagious, is there anything I can do to make sure I will not catch vasculitis from my colleague? Thanks!

by User avatar carny1605142504

best way for polymyositis management

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I love my medical encyclopaedia and I came across this disease called polymyositis. It sounds really awful! It must have a great effect on your life when you are suffering from it. Now I was wondering what would be the best way to make life bearable with this disease. Can you tell me how...

by User avatar agnesse761139691

crohn's disease and miscarriage

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I would like to start trying for a baby with my husband soon, but the problem is that I suffer from a mild form of crohn's disease, and I have been told that my chance of having a miscarriage is higher than in the average pregnant woman. Is there anything I can do to make sure the baby sticks around...

by User avatar aurea1147139683

polymyositis myopathy

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I am in the process of making a list with brief descriptions of diseases that attack muscle tissues. I'm hoping there are some folks here who can help me with this? I am interested in finding out all about polymyositis myopathy. I understand that this can have life long consequences. Can you tell me...

by User avatar yorker1937139361