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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.

a bad case of vasculitis ankles

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I have a bad case of vasculitis on my ankles. My doctor told me that this happened because of long term medication use and that the vasculitis will go away all by itself, but I am not convinced. Can anyone suggest some kind of remedy to make it go away sooner? It is really bothering me so I would be...

by User avatar carita1961179068

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, recommended diet?

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I am new, both to this forum and to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I was diagnosed last month. Are there other patients here? I am very much in need of some guidance and would like to hear anything you might know about the recommended diet for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. I am ready and prepared to...

by User avatar welsh1947178796

Graves' disease post-op hormonal therapy

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Can I get some stories from people with Graves' disease who have gone through the operation? Can you tell me what post-op hormonal therapy you are on and how you feel about this? I am considering the surgery at the moment but I am not sure what to expect. Of course, my doctor can describe the...

by User avatar zsazsa1950178002

Joint pain combined with hair loss, indicative of lupus?

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I have been suffering from terrible joint pains for months now, and have even gone for massages a couple of times but nothing has helped. Now, I have noticed that I am losing more and more hair. I am a 27 year old woman and these things are definitely not normal for people in my age group! Could any...

by User avatar pearline1239178005

Untreated Graves' disease leads to fatality?

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I was looking up Graves' disease and what it does to the body. From what I have seen on the web, it seems that the general consensus is that untreated Graves' disease generally does lead to death. Is there any evidence to suggest that the outcome might be different to fatality, depending on the...

by User avatar amabel170178001

dermatomyositis hydroxyurea symptoms

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Hello! I am a person who has a question. This is probably a good place to do so. I want to ask something about dermatomyositis hydroxyurea. Is it true that this disease can some connection with skin? I’ve heard that it can provide some changes of skin or something like that. I ma not sure is...

by User avatar del552177348

vasculitis with hives

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Hello. I would like to find out something more about vasculitis. I know it is associated with rash. My friend had that cutaneous form, but he also felt hives all the time. Does this have any significance at all? I am not sure it has, that is why I was hoping to find out something more here.

by User avatar renard1255177233

about polymyositis complications

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My son has been diagnosed with polymyositis. As far as I understand, this is not a disease you can joke with. I know that he will be disciplined when it comes to treatment and lifestyle changes. However, I would like to know something more about the complications of this disease. Can someone tell me...

by User avatar hymie1049177234

bullous dermatitis artefacta

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I am a person who has a question. This is probably a good place to do so. I want to ask about bullous dermatitis artefacta. Does it means that is a psychiatric disorder? What can be the main cause of this disease and how to prevent it? I am looking for your explanation of this theme. Thanks for your...

by User avatar griff269176850

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus causing dementia?

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I have a question about my step mom. She is 69, and has Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Recently, I have noticed that she is forgetful and has short term memory problems, which I think could be dementia. I wanted to check with you all first, whether this could at all be related to her Systemic Lupus...

by User avatar roanna1963176757