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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.

What food would you recommend for arthritis patients?

Hello! I am Ann and I am suffering from arthritis. A friend of mine told me that I should pay attention on food which I use. So, I want to check with you is there really this matter or it is just a rumor. I mean, is there any recommendation for taking food for arthritis patients? I am thanking you...

by User avatar simonette149454916

Importance of physical therapy in RA

I need to help my father as much as possible because it really pains me to watch him suffer due to his joints’ arthritis. He has started his medication therapy but somehow it seems that it did not produce the wanted effect, although he did began just yesterday. He also has to go for the...

by User avatar gretal150771663

What vegetables are good in preventing arthritis?

Hello! My mother has been recently diagnosed arthritis and her doctor prescribed some non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. The medicines she uses actually help her in relieving her symptoms but I am afraid of the effects that those medicines may have on her stomach and liver. I would like to try...

by User avatar Guest

The best treatment for RA

I need to know what would be the best possible treatment for RA. I am not suffering from that condition, but my mother is and I truly hope that medications she got will help her with pain and swelling. But if that does not prove to be sufficient enough, I would like to know what can be done...

by User avatar junina45494

Spasticity medications for MS patients?

Hi, folks. My brother has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that one of the symptoms that has been bothering is spasticity. I would like to know if you could recommend me some spasticity medications for MS patients. I would really appreciate that. Thanks for all your replies. Bye,...

by User avatar skipper58497055

Myasthinia Gravis diagnosis and treatment withdrawn after

? I have had muscle problems for over twenty years at first it was just one arm , after using my arm for lifting or just general use I would experience severe pain and weakness, I'm now in my 40s and have the same problem with both arms both legs and neck , slurred speach, problems swallowing (...

by User avatar cartom91511

What products can make my living with arthritis easier?

Hello! I have been having problems with osteoarthritis. Although I take all the needed medicines and pain relievers as my doctor prescribed I can’t say I am very satisfied with my condition. My joints are often swollen and inflamed and the pain is sometimes really boring. Although the...

by User avatar henriette155856489

Can fatty acids help in alleviating arthritis pain?

Hello! My grandmother suffers from arthritis. She has been having problems with swollen and painful joints for years now. She uses some non-steroid anti- inflammatory drugs that help her to reduce pain and inflammation. But, she started to feel some side effects of these drugs. Since she is rather...

by User avatar maud44075

soars vaginally and trouble loosing weight on steroids!

Answered by a doctor

I have recently been diagnosed with Castlemans diseas and Paraneoplastic Pemphigus. Both very rare cases and its just too much to type. I have so many questions for anyone out there dealing with either of these diseases. I am having a problem being that I was skinney all my life and now I am on...

by User avatar Mrs.Makolo15138

Dr. William Hitt

I have a question about Dr. William Hitt. I heard something about him but would surely like to know more. What is his practice and were does he works? Can I get more information about treatment of autoimmune diseases?

by User avatar berens1305