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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.

Is Ginkgo biloba useful for MS cognitive dysfunction?

My wife suffers from multiple sclerosis and has been suffering from cognitive dysfunction for a while now, something that has been very difficult for both of us. I read on one website that ginkgo biloba can be useful to help people with MS recover some cognitive function. What is your experience...

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Should I use dimethylglycine supplement for MS?

Can I please get some opinions from other MS patients only? In particular I would appreciate any responses from those who have experience with taking dimethylglycine supplements for MS. Do you think there are any major benefits from taking dimethylglycine supplements? Would you advise people to take...

by User avatar sauveur1204146560

What disease-modifying drugs do you use?

Hello thereI have just found this site and would truly appreciate any thoughts or advice you could send my way. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis four years ago and the disease has now started to catch up with me. I am aware that I may be in need of stronger medication to help me cope. What...

by User avatar selestina1613172015

How to reduce reoccuring gout attacks?

Hello! My father has gout and he is suffering for terrible pains. I am wondering if there is some way for reducing reoccuring gout attacks. If there is, I hope you will tell me what he needs to do to prevent them. Thank you very much!p.s.I have tried o find answer on this question, but I could not.

by User avatar carlita197558909

Do you think that Avonex is the best for MS?

Hello everyone! Let me introduce myself, as I am to this forum. I am a man with a wife who suffers from multiple sclerosis. We got the diagnosis last year and are still in shock from it now. At the moment, my wife is still very capable of most things, but we are preparing for the future. I was...

by User avatar hyatt1370148551

I'm weightloss challenged due to MS meds. Here's what I did.

:-) Hi All, This is my first post here and I hope I don't screw it up. Medications have made me weightloss challenged and lack of activity due to my disability. I found a company and product that I wanted to try and it is a total body detoxifying process and I chose the 9 Day Cleanse. No...

by User avatar CraigMattice12990

Need more information about hippotherapy for people with MS?

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis years ago and really suffer on and off. I did hear that hippotherapy can be very beneficial to MS patients but I don't see how this works. Are there any people who have either tried hippotherapy for MS themselves, or who can give more information? I would be...

by User avatar rosemonde113214210

I heard that electromagnetic stimulation is only placebo?

In the MS world, there has been a little bit of a hype around electromagnetic stimulation lately! But many people say that this is nothing more than a placebo, which is not anything I would be interested in. What are your views about electromagnetic stimulation? Is it really just a placebo?

by User avatar charley1882170567

Should I see an immunologist, and how do I find one?

Hi, I have dermatitis on my arms, stomach and back. Recently, I’ve developed rash all over trunk, it’s itching as well. After sport activity my knees get swollen and painful. Now, my doctor ordered some blood tests and advised me to visit an immunologist. Should I see an immunologist and where...

by User avatar klayman1700

is there a cure for gouty arthritis without medications?

Hello! My mother is suffering from gouty arthritis. This is very unpleasant and painful condition. I have heard that there is alternative treatment for gout, but I am not sure which one. Do you know something more about this? I mean, is there a cure for gouty arthritis without medications.

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