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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.

tell me more about AVONEX Multiple Sclerosis treatment!

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I am trying to do some research about Multiple Sclerosis treatments, and Avonex appeals to me. From what I see on their website, AVONEX is the perfect solution for me, but then that might be biased because they want to advertise themselves. So patients; please tell me more about Avonex Multiple...

by User avatar garner2046147587

I heard that leukemia drug appears to stop early stage MS!

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Are there any other MS patients here? If you are here, can we have a discussion about this? I heard that there is a leukemia drug which appears to stop the early stages of MS - the stage I am at right now, and I'd like to remain there. Does anyone know anything about this? Are there any people here...

by User avatar heloise1842147081

Can supplement ginkgo help some mental disabilities in multiple sclerosis?

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I read that some medical researchers found out that gingko biloba can possibly help with some mental disabilities that happen to those with multiple sclerosis, like memory loss. Is this just a new theory that is still being tested, or has research proven that this is something that can really...

by User avatar corine1216146374

herbs for lupus

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I suffer from lupus, a very complicated and messed-up autoimmune disorder that progresses in an unpredictable way, and has no cure. Medication is offered solely for pain relief and disease management. But perhaps I have been looking in the wrong place? I know cannabis is popular among MS patients....

by User avatar zitella1757146550

Hashimoto's Disease (Hypthyroid)

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I am a 23 year old man. I am very active. Eat well and weight train. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a year and a half ago. My T4 readings were just slightly below normal, but they found the thyroid anitbody count to be very high. I have been on and off of several perscription medacations....

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Is Carnitine really helpful in reducing fatigue in patients with MS?

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I know that some research out there, probably biased research, suggests that Carnitine can help in reducing the fatigue that all of us with Multiple Sclerosis must have. What I am looking for is people who have tried it. Please share your story and tell us whether Carnitine was really helpful in...

by User avatar sindee990144687

Should I use diazepam for vertigo in MS?

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Hello people! I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis and vertigo has been a real problem for me, like many MS patients, or so I hear. Is it right that I can use diazepam for vertigo as part of Multiple Sclerosis? This seems a bit weird to me as I thought diazempam was for depression? Please clear this up...

by User avatar linus1076144202

Do relapses of MS often treated with corticosteroids?

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Hello! Today is very hard to find true information. I decided to use this way because my brother told me for it. I will tell you what I actually want to know. Do relapses of MS often treated with corticosteroids? If that is true I would like to hear some confirmation. Thanks a lot.

by User avatar kelwin839142768

I'm planning to try marijuana to treat MS. Any side effects?

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I am planning to try marijuana to treat my multiple sclerosis after I have heard that it can really improve a patient's life and lessen the symptoms considerably. I see really no reason not to try it, but I would like to know if there are any side effects? If there are other people who have tried...

by User avatar ilse1237140901

Do you plan to start with corticosteroids as a treatment for MS?

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Hello everyone. I am not sure if this is the right place for my question, but I am hoping that you will be able to help me gain some insight into the treatment of MS. If you have MS and have not had it for very long, can you tell me if you plan to start with corticosteroids as a treatment? Why, or...

by User avatar lannie936137159