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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.

Hazardous use of steroids in lupus treatment?

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I have a relative with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and whenever I go to see her, she is always telling me about the steroid treatment she is undergoing. Sometimes, I wonder whether the use of this hazardous drug is overused, and whether there truly is a need for all these steroids. Would I be...

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Multiple Sclerosis and medical marijuana experience?

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I have been battling Multiple Sclerosis as well as asthma and chronic systematic candida - not a very fun cocktail, and I feel like I have reached the end of the reached of the road when it comes to traditional medicine. I am determined to win over the Multiple Sclerosis though, and I have heard...

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I think I have allergic reaction to Tysabri. What to do?

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I was given Tysabri for Multiple Sclerosis. It has been three days since the shot now, and I have a rash all over and have not been feeling any better since the shot, but worse! I think that I am probably experiencing an allergic reaction to Tysabri. What should I do now? Please give me any advice...

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Your experience after beta-interferon injections?

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I am about to start beta-interferon injections (betaseron) for my multiple sclerosis. If there are any multiple sclerosis patients here who have experience with this drug, I would be really grateful for any stories about how you felt after the injections the first time, and after that as well. I am...

by User avatar chad_155082155082

Does smoking marijuana help relieve MS spasticity?

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Good afternoon to you all! Am I in the company of other people living with Multiple Sclerosis? I have been having lots of trouble with muscle spasticity and I have heard that smoking marijuana can help you relieve this. Are there people here who have tried this? Would you tell me about your...

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side effects of tysabri

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I am looking for the best Multiple Sclerosis medications, and when you look on MS forums, it does look like tysabri is one of the best sold and best medications in general, and at the same time not the very most expensive one. What do people need to know about the side effects of tysabri?

by User avatar red_154472154472

the role of Alpha Lipoic Acid in multiple sclerosis?

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I came across a study on the internet that claimed that Alpha Lipoic Acid could play a positive role in multiple sclerosis. I haven't got to the end of the study yet but I am already quite interested in taking Alpha Lipoic Acid myself, and seeing whether it can help me too. What are your opinions...

by User avatar corby51153380

I use gabapentin for nystagmus in MS, but it doesn't work!

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Please help me if you can! I am suffering from nystagmus, which is one of the many problems I am facing as a result of Multiple Sclerosis. I was prescribed gabapentin for the nystagmus and was really looking forward to some relief, but to my horror the drugs have not worked at all, and the nystagmus...

by User avatar cleve1829152902

I heard that cannabis can reduce tremors in MS!

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My uncle has had multiple sclerosis for a few years now and his health keeps getting worse and worse. He mentioned that tremors are a problem for him last time I saw him and I have since done some research. Apparently, cannabis can reduce tremors in MS! Are there patients here who have tried this...

by User avatar consalve1437150065

Anybody use marijuana for sleeping problems in MS?

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Hello everyone. I am Cathy and I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. No treatment that I have tried has been really effective so far, and the MS is rapidly progressing. One of the worst things is that the pain means I get nearly no sleep at all. I now want to try marijuana, which everyone says really...

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