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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.

appropriate dose of R lipoic acid may help MS patients?

Someome told me that R lipoic acid, when taken in the appropriate dose, may be of some help to MS patients and reduce some of the common symptoms that are linked to MS. Is this true, or is it just one of those things that might work? If you have any idea about this, any information would be great.

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Is surgery a good solution in the treatment of spasticity in MS?

Hello, guys. My brother has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. One of his main problems is spasticity. I would like to know how to deal with this. Is surgery a good solution in the treatment of this sign in MS? I would really appreciate if someone could tell me something more. Bye!

by User avatar alic41769

usual treatment for chronic numbness in MS?

Hi, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that this disease is not an easy one. One of his constant problems is chronic numbness. I would like to know what the usual treatment for this problem is. I would appreciate all your advices. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar abram52697753

medications that may be beneficial for nerve-related pain in MS?

Hello, folks. I have a sister that is in hospital. She has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that her main symptom and difficulty is nerve-related pain. I would like to know what medications may be beneficial for this problem in MS. I would really appreciate this piece of info.

by User avatar tedd105996191

Any news about experimental drug called oral fumarate?

Are there any people with Multiple Sclerosis here who have heard about oral fumarate and perhaps have even tried using it? Is there any news about this? From what I have heard oral fumarate can make a real difference and will reduce MS activity. I'd really love to hear more about it.

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Is chlorkinin helpful with SLE?

I always thought of my mother as one of the healthiest persons I have ever known, but it seems like she will have to struggle with SLE from now on. And the cause is unknown, although the doctors mentioned that even stress might have caused it, and she did suffer a great shock a year ago when my...

by User avatar sibby115279732

Help me to cope with the MS!

I have Multiple Sclerosis and am frankly I am having a terrible time coping. The fatigue, inability to live a normal life, and every worsening symptoms have got to me and I am very depressed! Please help me to cope with Multiple Sclerosis, I am not sure I can take much more of this!

by User avatar sheila2018169793

treatment approaches for MS-associated sexual difficulties?

Hello, folks. My wife has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that this disease can bring many problems, so I would like to find out something more. I am especially interested in treatment approaches for MS-associated sexual difficulties. I would really appreciate if someone could tell me...

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IV in potential huntington sufferer

My uncle is suffering from Huntington's chorea in last 12 years. His symptoms are worsening over the time, more and more, so I am interesting is there any additional treatment, exercise or nutrition regimen to relieve and occupied uncontrolled movement and difficulty in swallowing? How can we, his...

by User avatar Guest

Has anybody successfully managed to control huntington's symptoms?

My great concern is how to control Huntington's symptoms. I am 45 years old. I am experiencing chorea, witch mean that I have trouble with walking, speaking and swallowing. Choking is the biggest problem. I even chose not to eat rather than to choke. Beside depression, I have no other emotional or...

by User avatar levey32636