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Treatments for Autoimmune Diseases

The goal of the autoimmune disease treatment is to relieve symptoms, preserve organ function and target disease mechanisms. Treating AI diseases involves seeing different specialists such as rheumatologists, endocrinologists, neurologists, hematologists, gastroenterologists, and nephrologists. Treatment options may include hormone and enzyme replacement therapies, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, plasmapheresis, immunosuppressants such as Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Azathioprine, Cyclosporin, and Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). You can use this forum to discuss different specialists and existing as well as developing treatments.

therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

I was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I am still in early stages of disease. I have no possibility to ask my doctor now, so, I must ask you. I am interested in any kind therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I am still afraid, but I want to fight. If anyone has knowledge about this...

by User avatar fidela134270706

what are best treatments for huntington's?

As recent patient of neurological department I have no experience in neurological diseases and treatments. I was brought on this department because my general practitioner thought that I might have Huntington's disease. Finally, diagnose arrive, my doctor was right. I have Huntington's disease. Can...

by User avatar kin45475

side effects of kenalog injection

Are there any fellow lupus patients on this board? There must be someone here! If you are here and reading this, I hope you can help me. I am going to start kenalog injections and need to know something about the side effects. I often respond to new medications heavily and am very sensitive when it...

by User avatar sherwynd1301205185

can lupus be cured?

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I need to know – can lupus be cured? I am 45 years old and I do not even know how to begin understanding the fact that I am suffering from something this serious. Let's just say that I do not have time for this, at least I did not until now. Everything is changing and I do not know if I will...

by User avatar doralin33382

What drugs to take in the late stages of secondary-progressive MS?

Hello, guys. My friend has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I should be more precise and tell you that it is a secondary-progressive MS. I would like to know what drugs to take in the late stages of this form of disease. Can anyone recommend us something? We will appreciate it.

by User avatar deane34607

Switchin from oxycontin to ms contin

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I have SLE Lupus since i was 15 years old and it shut my kidneys down, cause me sever chronic pain throughout my whole body in my joints bones and muscles, im always tiered, been on dialysis for 3 years going on 4 and have have really bad depression. I am on OxyContin 80mg twice a day and Oxycodone...

by User avatar LupusMan2002171895

any effective alternative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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I have troubles with rheumatoid arthritis for the past two years. Morning stiffness, pain in joints and swollen joints are something which follows me every day. I have tried many different treatments. Some of them have been moderate successful but overall I am not satisfied. Are there some effective...

by User avatar aloisia108657072

homeopathic remedies for ms

Hello my online friends! I am suffering from MS and my situation is deteriorating. I did stay in check for quite a while and I am very grateful for that but now things are really going down hill for me. The doctors say they can't really do a lot about the progressing situation of the illness...

by User avatar verine982141430

What herbs can help with minor arthritis?

Hello! I am Sally and I am forty. I have started to feel minor arthritis problems. I sometimes feel stiffness in my joints and a minor pain in my left hip. My doctor told me I should try with soma anti-inflammatory drugs and vitamins. I would like to try with some more natural treatment. What herbs...

by User avatar lorilee40715

Taking Avonex weekly for Multiple Sclerosis

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I have been recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. My doctor decided that I should try with Avonex. I head a lot of different stories about treatment with Avonex. Can somebody tell me something more about taking Avonex weekly for Multiple Sclerosis? Please, tell me your experience with this...

by User avatar ailbert118161571