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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.

new to crohns what at home care can i do

I was recently hospitalized for vomiting blood, after 4 days of an endoscopy, colonoscopy and i also had my stomach pumped. I was told that more then likely i have crohns. that was about 3 weeks ago and i am getting more and more sick every day. i've lost about 15 pounds and have pretty constant...

by User avatar sammyjo113890402

what remedies would you recommend for severe arthritis?

Hello! I am Jillian and I have severe arthritis. My fingers are inflamed and I really cannot stand this pain anymore. Can you tell me what I need to do? I mean, what remedies would you recommend for severe arthritis? Should I avoid some kind of food? I am thanking you in advance on your prompt...

by User avatar deidre36703

Is biofeedback good for people with MS?

I have never been one for complementary medicine much, but several of my friends have been trying to talk me into getting biofeedback done for my MS. I am just in the beginning stages of MS and don't have that many symptoms. Do you think that biofeedback is good for people with MS?

by User avatar cristie1486170774

I'm affraid to start with my copaxone injections

I have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. My doctor prescribed to me copaxone injections. I’m terrified. I heard so many stories about different side effects of this medication. I’m so worried that something will go wrong. And now I'm afraid to start with my copaxone...

by User avatar larissa42822

Is it good to get on aggressive drug MS therapy early?

I have just been told that I have Multiple Sclerosis and I have a big question for other patients. What are the benefits of starting aggressive MS therapy such as betaseron early, versus waiting until the symptoms get worse? Which group of patients has a better long term outcome? What has been your...

by User avatar anne1789168749

What unconventional therapies are good for people with MS?

Are there any other people here who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis? I have the primary-progressive form myself and find my life getting increasingly hard. None of the medications for MS management have really helped me, unfortunately. I am now hoping to learn more about unconventional treatments for...

by User avatar rancell1174155708

Natural remedy for Sjorgen's autoimmune disease

i have a sjorgen's autoimmune disease what natural remedy do you recommend ?thanks natalia

by User avatar Guest

Spondylitis Testosterone FTM

I was diagnosed with Spondylitis 12 years ago. I am currently taking Azulfidine Entablets for this disease. This medication has basically saved my life. I live a very normal life while taking it and the blood test for my liver always have come back fine with no problems. I would like to know if it...

by User avatar sparky2492814

Anti-inflammatory drugs can

I know that most people with systematic lupus are given anti-inflammatory drugs. But these can't really cure lupus, can they? So these drugs are provided to simply relieve the symptoms that Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is causing? Perhaps they can temporarily makes things better, but that is all? Is...

by User avatar britney1376182478

herbs for crohn's disease

I was diagnosed with crohn's disease not too long ago. As you will understand, I am still very much busy researching crohn's disease and all the various treatments. I did read on a website for crohn's disease patients that herbs, including aloe vera, can be used to manage crohn's disease. Is this...

by User avatar milly1900148140