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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.

Can exercise and nutrition help with Huntington?

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 rafaellle36228

Did you tried with some alternative remedies for MS?

I am looking to hear from other multiple sclerosis patients who have tried some of the many alternative remedies out there. I have to say that I have never dared to participate in any of them myself, as I am afraid that they cause more harm than good in a lot of cases. If you have had any luck with...

by User avatar cully981167111

Best medical combo for Huntignton's disease

On one of our recent meeting my Huntignton's disease support group decides to do some research about medications. The most interesting thing for us is combinations of medications. Some member was talking about their complications. Can you, please, advice me what is best medical combo for...

by User avatar Guest

Your experience with oral immune-modulating drug for MS?

Can I get some feed back from other members of this forum? As a multiple sclerosis patient I face some challenges that are unique and sometimes difficult. Deciding which route to take with medication is one of them. I am in need of other peoples' stories about their experiences with oral...

by User avatar allard814147491

I have relapsing-remitting MS. Can I go to Tai chi?

A colleague of mine has been going to tai chi classes for years and really enjoys them. He has invited me to come, saying that it is good for people with illnesses as well. I have relapsing-remitting MS and am worried about trying tai chi. Do you think it is OK for me to give tai chi a go?

by User avatar liva298213286

non-medication based approaches for treating pain in MS?

Hello, my friends. My wife has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. One of her main problems is pain. I would like to know if there are any non-medication based approaches for treating pain in MS. I would really appreciate all your replies considering this. Thank you in advance for all your...

by User avatar ambrosius142996535

Could I prevent diabetes type 1 in my children?

I and my husband both are suffering from diabetes type 1. We live almost a normal life, but nevertheless we always have limits for some things. We have two children. So far they are fine and healthy. But I still wonder could I prevent diabetes type 1 in my children? Is there some procedure?

by User avatar rianon35764

Need more information about chemotherapy for MS!

Thankfully I do not have advanced Multiple Sclerosis YET, but it is inevitable that I will get there with time... Who knows how much time I have left until I become severely disabled... One hope I have is that I heard chemotherapy has been shown to benefit those with advanced MS. I need more...

by User avatar damita1810149346

What is the basic therapy for polyarteristis nodosis?

Hello, folks. My sister in law was diagnosed polyarteritis nodosis. I know that this is a disease where immune system attacks the blood vessels’ walls. I would like to know, however, what the basic therapy is for this condition. I would really appreciate all your replies. Thanks in advance for...

by User avatar mikel41414

Stomach pains upon waking, irregular periods, Celiac Disease

At night, I generally sleep on my back or side. I sleep all through the night with no problems. When I wake up in the morning, it feels as though all of my intestines are laying on my spine. I have very bad cramping in the morning but goes away usually within 20 minutes of being awake. In addition,...

by User avatar meghayess169617