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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 Avonex still working? What do you think?

I have regressive recurrent Multiple Sclerosis and I am taking Avonex for this. Now, I have had a flare up and needed to take other drugs to keep the Multiple Sclerosis attack under control. Is Avonex still working? Even when my Multiple Sclerosis has returned with a vengeance? What do you think?

by User avatar phillip115151367

Side effects of Benzodiazepines?

Hello, folks. My wife has been diagnosed with MS. Her doctor recommended her using benzodiazepines since she fears anxiety and cannot sleep. I would like to know if there are any side effects of the drugs that belong to this group. Can anyone tell me something more about this? I would appreciate it....

by User avatar claudell101655584

Is probenecid a cure for gout?

Hello! I am Medlin and I am 63 years old. It is diagnosed that I am suffering from gout and my doctor prescribed me Probenecid tablets. I want to ask you following: is Probenecid a cure for gout? If it is not (I have heard that it is not), then why I am taking these pills at all? Thank you in...

by User avatar dagmar31253611

gillian barre syndrome and high protein diet/supplements

Answered by a doctor

My husband had gillian barre about 6 years ago, but thank God he has fully recovered. We have started an exercise program and our trainer wants him to take protein supplements. I know the protein level in the blood is part of the problem with Gillian Barre. Will this be an issue for him?

by User avatar gina

indocin for gout

A friend of mine has been prescribed indocin for gout. I am a bit worried about him because I have heard that indocin has some terrible side effects, or can potentially have them, at least. Do you think that he should continue the indocin? Or are there other drugs that might be better, without the...

by User avatar stephenie694166732

raynaud's niacin

Answered by a doctor

Do you think that raynaud's disease could be effectively treated with niacin for that is what I recently was prescribed? I am diagnosed with raynaud's disease for years now and all this time I was dealing with it well but over the age it seems like I am developing some more severe hands and feet...

by User avatar abdul103458912

Using methotrexate for Antisynthetase syndrome

Answered by a doctor

Are there any people here who have Antisynthetase syndrome and have used methotrexate for the treatment of this? If there are, it is you I am looking for! I really want to know how the medication worked out for you and if there were any significant side effects. I am afraid that it won't do me any...

by User avatar carly143173135

Infliximab for hidradenitis suppurativa

Answered by a doctor

Hi, guys. I had some problem with excessive sweating and at the end, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa. My doctor recommended me infliximab for the treatment, but I am not sure. This drug has many side effects. Can anyone help me with more info? I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

by User avatar goraud1105163386

Living with lupus. Just found out today I have hiv

I'm diagnosed with lupus and found out today I have hiv. I'm scared because Ive Bern with 1 partner my whole life. I'm in 50s I don't know what to do my mental state is off the chart. Am I the only one with double diagnosis? I feel alone.

by User avatar Living63

I have been diagnosed with Lupus/rheumatoid arthritis and having burning and red mouth

I think I have Sjogrens,, I have been diagnosed by my eye doctor, but why the hot mouth that is very red and feels like it has been scalded. I have been diagnosed with Lupus/rheumatoid arthritis as well. What home remedies are available?

by User avatar Alma