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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 Enbrel help with psoriatic arthritis?

Hello, guys. My wife has been recently discovered psoriatic arthritis. I am very concerned since I hear that this disease does not have a cure. Her doctor recommends us to try with Enbrel. I have never heard about this medication before and I would like to know if it can really help with this...

by User avatar winslow40980

Can symptoms of psoriatic arthritis be reduced?

Hello, folks. My mother has been recently diagnosed psoriatic arthritis. He is experiencing severe pain and his joints are stiffed and swelled. I would like to know whether symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can be reduced. I would really appreciate all your replies. Thanks in advance for all your...

by User avatar mahala65757223

What benefit from acupuncture can MS patients expect?

Hello! My sister has advanced stage MS and we have been looking around for alternative treatments for her, as the medications (which are VERY expensive) do not really seem to be doing all that much anymore. How about acupuncture? What benefit from acupuncture can MS patients realistically expect?...

by User avatar marlin_153867153867

Dealing with mother with Alzheimer

alzhaimeir best  thing tu cure kinde of unexperienced, my mom has this and she kinde of start things to forget way more than just last year what is the  best advice frome you     .    

by User avatar adem

How therapeutic horseback riding can help me with my MS problems?

A little while ago, my doctor suggested that I might benefit from therapeutic horseback riding, which he says has been proven to lessen Multiple Sclerosis symtoms in most MS patients. I think I will give it a try at least, but does anyone know more about how this works? How does it help with MS...

by User avatar ethelin232204932

Want to try some MS-notapproved drugs?

Hello, guys. I found out some terrible news. My daughter has been just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know that this is a difficult disease and I don’t know what to do. I would even want to try some MS-notapproved drugs. I would really like to find out something more about this.

by User avatar andris98696837

Are you satisfied with Novantrone for MS?

I have been on tysabri for a while now, but the drug is extremely expensive and if there is an alternative that has the same result, my wallet would feel the relief instantly! I did hear that Novantrone is cheaper. I'd like to hear from anyone who uses Novantrone. Are you statisfied? Anything else I...

by User avatar burlie1860150867

about to have surgery

Hello Im new here and im getting ready in Feb to get a TT I have graves for 2 years now and I just decide that I dont want to deal with the other side affects of this disease. I also have developed hashimotos and posssibly cushings still waiting for the test and Im interested in any advice about...

by User avatar cynthiar4255172

Anybody is on MS treatment with Avonex?

My hubby suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and he has been on a few different meds so far, without much satisfaction. The one that he is currently using seems to be working well, but it is too expensive and we can no longer afford it. Avonex seems like a potential alternative. Anyone here with good...

by User avatar audrie110136425

Do you believe that cooling may improve cognitive function in MS?

Can I get your opinions on something MS related please? I am looking to get as many different opinions as possible. I head somewhere that cooling may improve the cognitive function sometimes lost by Multiple Sclerosis, and now I'd like to know whether this is at all plausible. Please add your...

by User avatar quintin2047143082