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.

natural cure crohn's disease

As a patient of crohn's disease, and someone who has undergone many medical treatments for this condition, I am hardly the first person to suggest that crohn's disease is no big deal, and that it can be cured naturally, using herbs and other natural methods. I am still not convinced, yet I am coming...

by vanya845146549 over a year ago

natural cure cellulitis

I have had a huge problem with cellulitis since my baby was born, or perhaps I have only just noticed it? I am big time into herbs and everything natural, and don't want to use any commercial peelings or creams for cellulitis. Is there any natural cure for cellulitis that actually works? Please do...

by maible1915148258 over a year ago

autoimmune disorders

I am a 65 year old lady who has related immune problems. I have alopecia, vitiligo and athritis. I have diverticular disease which needed surgery to remove the affected part of my bowel I have lichen schlerosis and lichen planus which I believe are auto immune problems. I now have raised blood...

by Guest over a year ago

herbs for celiac disease

Hi, my best friend was diagnosed with celiac disease and has been put on a special diet. I'm just a friend, trying to help. I'd like it if you could give me your opinions about herbs that are said to help with celiac disease and its side effects? Should I look for something like a herbal treatment...

by vita1891151902 over a year ago

guillain-barre physical therapy

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Hello! My doctor told me that I have the following problem. What I want to know something basic about it. I have guillain-barre disorder. My current condition is not so pretty. So would like to ask for some advice about physical therapy. Is that good solution that may helps? Thanks for your possible...

by reginauld289140239 over a year ago

Muscle relaxants used to mitigate lupus symptoms?

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I am pretty sure that my lupus is getting worse, and I am having all kinds of unpleasant muscle symptoms that I would be relieved to do something about. I did hear something about muscle relaxants used to mitigate lupus symptoms. If you know more about how these work and when you can get them...

by veradis1299148053 over a year ago

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 cartom91511 over a year ago

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 Mrs.Makolo15138 over a year ago

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 sammyjo113890402 over a year ago

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 sparky2492814 over a year ago