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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.

Possible ms misdiagnosis

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Hi all. There is a history of Huntington's disease in my family. However, few of them have been diagnosed with MS. Can anybody tell me if there is any known relationship between the two (MS and HD)?? Is it possible that they were misdiagnosed?

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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

My Sis is in Hospital for last 3mths and suffering with GBS

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Hi All, My 21 yr old sis is suffering from GBS..she was admitted to hospital is Jan 07 and its already 3 months now.. she had shown progress in between and was transferred to Rehab centre but its got relapsed.. She has got high fever & continous watery bowels..her body is swollen & she has pull...

by User avatar Guest

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...

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Does MS affect pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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Hello, guys. My wife is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that having kids is her long time wish. I would like to know if MS affects pregnancy and breastfeeding. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me something more about this. I hope someone will answer. Thank you in advance.

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Do people with MS have problems with headaches?

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Hello, folks. My sister has been complaining for headaches for a long time. Doctors excluded many factors. I think that now they suspect on multiple sclerosis. I would like to know if people with MS have problems with headaches. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me something more. Bye!

by User avatar mylo49278

Lupus with no joint pain but with pain similar to occipital

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Is it possible to have lupus without the joint pain but with pain that starts from the base of my head that goes over my scalp and to the back of my eyes? I also get pain in my arms and shoulders really badly. I get these bad blisters/ulcers in my nose and sores in my mouth, I am photosensitive and...

by User avatar crashingtide91528

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

Does anyone have both Sjogrens Syndrome & Lymphoma as I do?

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I found out a year ago I have Sjogrens Syndrome because I had a lump ahead & below my right ear. I had surgery at that time to remove the lumps & it was also Lymphoma. I am experiencing lots of trouble with the Sjogrens especially my eyes . I am saddened by the fact that I now have to deal...

by User avatar dieken61325