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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.

I got no treatment for my lupus

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I got no treatment for my lupus – is that ok? I have been diagnosed with this SLE disease last week, but I haven't receive a proper therapy, and doctor said that they can only treat the symptoms, there is no cure for this illness?! What am I to do? Occasional tiredness and problems with...

by User avatar ephrayim31853

multiple sclerosis pain

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does anyone know much about treating MS neuropathic pain?

by User avatar Guest

RA and SLA plus I'm on Coumadin

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All of the new treatments for SLE (Systemic Lupus Eryrtheus) or RA (Rhemadoid Arthrtis) medications cannot be taken if you're on a blood thinner treatment regimen. I'm at my last recourse for pain management and worry about each day ahead of me. Is there anyone out there in my situation? I'm on...

by User avatar Claire

Would Therapy With Diet Changes Help?

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I am 28 and am diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and am on medications and antidepressants. But I started to consider the fact that also what I eat might somehow affect my condition. So, would therapy with diet changes help?

by User avatar Guest

Epidoral Question in Reference to GBS

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Hi my name is Emma when I was six years old I had GBS I was paralized from my neck down and in ICU for 3 1/2 months. I beleave I have fully recovered I am now 24 years old. I have a question or a concern. I am currently pregnant with my second child and am wondering if its safe to have an epidoral...

by User avatar Emma S10713

sarcoidosis treatment

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Hi. I`m 34 and recently I have experienced some lack of energy, shortness of breath, dry cough and certain pains. My doc told me that I have an immune system disorded and I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis. No direct cause was found. I would like to know some details about the treatment.

by User avatar culkin2720

autoimmune hepatitis and prednisone

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Hi! After liver biopsy doctor told me that I have autoimmune hepatitis. He also said that I must begin with treatment immediately. Please tell me what is prednisone. Thank you!

by User avatar braddy1626

Side-effects of GBS medication if incorrectly diagnosed

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My dad was admitted to hospital and was discharged on Friday 21 July 2006. The doctors were not sure what kind of illness he had. He had a white lung. He was not very ill and had no fever, but he was treated for pneumonia and discharged. On Monday 24 July 06 he had a num sensation in his feet. I...

by User avatar 08295312129090

hOW DO YOU LIVE WITH HYPO THYROIDISM WITHOUT MEDICATION

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i'VE HAD THYROID DIESAE NOW SINCE i WAS EIGHTEEN AND HAVE NO INSURANCE TO GET MY MEDICATION HOW DO I CONTROL WITH OUT IT

by User avatar Guest

The treatment of Sjogren's syndrome

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I have a question regarding the Sjorgen’s syndrome. I have been diagnosed with that disease six months ago, I have reported it to my doctor with standard symptoms of eye and mouth dryness and advanced conjunctivitis. The doctor gave me some medications to help me with the dryness of the mouth and...

by User avatar stiger1604