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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.

Stabilizing low blood pressure in Guillain–Barré patient

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I have a sister with GBS and she is now in recovery. The problems is that her low blood pressure is affecting her physical therapy drasticly. To the point where it cause's her to be light headed and pass out during theraphy. Is there a medication or something to address this.

by User avatar stressed out brother

Is massage useful for multiple sclerosis?

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I heard somewhere that massage can be very useful for multiple sclerosis. I’m not sure that it’s truth but I would like to try if it’s safe for people with MS. I have MS for more then five years and generally I’m well. Does anybody know is massage useful for multiple...

by User avatar arielle102361440

Ginkgo Biloba as a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis?

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I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis for the last five years and things are not getting any easier as time progresses. A friend of mine pointed out to me that she had seen something about gingko biloba being used as a treatment for MS. That would be something I would definitely try if this were...

by User avatar margo1005138678

Your opinion about Tysabri Drug Treatment?

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Hello to you all! Can you share your opinions about the Tysabri drug treatment for Multiple Sclerosis with me please? I have been on another drug for a while now, but my MS has progressed and I have been facing new challenges. My doctor now suggested Tysabri. I do trust my doctor, but would like to...

by User avatar phip1412143800

Real interferon / roferon side effects research

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Hi, I am doing a research on side effects of Interferon. I went through the 1 year therapy with INTRON A, with a really high dose. 30 MIU 5 days a week for 4 weeks and 18 MIU 3 days a week for 48 weeks. I really had some bad side effects like headache, nausea, fatigue, mild depression, hair...

by User avatar userK

sjogren's syndrome symptoms relief

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I need some info regarding sjogren's syndrome symptoms relief. I was diagnosed with sjogren's syndrome few months ago and I was prescribed some eye drops but in the meantime it is like I have developed some further complications involving dry mouth and also painful and swollen joints and am curious...

by User avatar sonnnie38842

Is Biotene really enough to contain Sjogren's syndrome?

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Hello, good people. My mother has been diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome. Her main symptom is dry mouth and someone recommended us product called Biotene. Is Biotene really enough to contain this syndrome? I would like to hear other people’s experiences considering this topic. Thank you...

by User avatar burg754213620

sjogren's and tear duct repair?

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Is there anyone to tell me some info on sjogren's and tear duct repair? The thing is that it is been a while-over a year now– I am dealing with sjogren's syndrome condition and in my case it affected my mouth but also I suffer from dry eyes and my dry eyes condition is just getting worse...

by User avatar riannon37544

gillian barrett syndrome

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hey my dad is in the hospital right now and he has many symptoms of the gillian barrett syndrome. the doctors isnt sure yet what is wrong with him. he has been in the hosp. for over a week now and nothing is being done. they only giving him oxygen so he can breath better because he has problems...

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How fatal is lupus nephritis ?

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Hello! I am 32 years old and it is diagnosed that I have lupus nephritis. I am not feeling well, and my kidneys are in very bad condition. I am worried for my life and I want to ask you following: how fatal is lupus nephritis? Please be honest with me, because I must know the truth. I am thanking...

by User avatar Guest