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polymyositis ck

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My friend has been suspected to have polymyositis. At first, all he felt was muscle weakness. When he was sent to laboratory, high levels of ck were found. I know this is some kind of enzyme that is localized in muscle tissue. Does this mean that he has polymyositis for sure? What do you think?

by User avatar frederik1585138054

polymyositis pm

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My friend has been diagnosed with polymyositis. All she had before diagnosis is set was muscle weakness. No one from her friends considered this to be something serious. I must admit that I don’t know much about this disease. Maybe someone here can provide me with more info. I would appreciate...

by User avatar sigfried661138207

vasculitis hearing loss

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Hello, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with vasculitis. I am not sure about the localization of the process. One of his symptoms is hearing loss. I am wondering if this is possible. Can anyone give me some more details considering this topic? I will really appreciate all your replies. Bye!

by User avatar haven642138358

polymyositis rehabilitation

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My husband has been diagnosed with polymyositis. Doctors recommend medications like steroids, but I doubt only medications will help him. I would like to know something more about rehabilitation. Is it recommended for this disease? I think that physical therapy can do him good. I will really...

by User avatar Guest

vasculitis neck pain

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Hi. I have experienced lately neck pain. Doctors thought at first I had spondylitis. However, the tests were negative, so they made more tests. At the end, it seems I have vasculitis of this area. I must admit that I have never heard about this disease before. Can someone fill me in with the...

by User avatar mendel1750137685

How caffeine can prevent multiple sclerosis?

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Someone sent me the link to a blog of this guy who has multiple sclerosis, and he had a fascinating entry that talked about caffeine and multiple sclerosis prevention. Are there any experts here, who can tell me whether there is any truth in this? I'd really appreciate your opinions on caffeine and...

by User avatar luci1320135827

can autoimmune hepatitis be cured

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I have an urgent question. My little brother has been diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. I couldn’t believe it when I first heard. I know that immune system of the organism attacks liver cells and destroys them. I would like to know if this disease can be cured. Can someone tell me this?

by User avatar niki701136418

autoimmune hepatitis cirrhosis of the liver

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Where can I find information about how often autoimmune hepatitis leads to cirrhosis of the liver? I do know that this is a possible consequence, but I have no further data on how often this happens, and what the factors are that can increase a patient's chances. Please fill me in on this, if...

by User avatar stephan1993138060

What is the best multiple sclerosis diet?

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I was just recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and I am overwhelmed with all the things that I now need to get informed about. I am trying my very best to be optimistic and positive and am determined to stay healthy for as long as I possibly can. It would be really great if someone can tell...

by User avatar dione1203135486

retinal vasculitis causes

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My friend has been experiencing some problems with blurred vision and altered colour perception. After serious of tests, he was diagnosed with retinal vasculitis. I know vasculitis represents the inflammation of blood vessels’ walls. I would like to know the causes for this disorder. I also...

by User avatar kimbell1299137691