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.

Living with lupus. Just found out today I have hiv

I'm diagnosed with lupus and found out today I have hiv. I'm scared because Ive Bern with 1 partner my whole life. I'm in 50s I don't know what to do my mental state is off the chart. Am I the only one with double diagnosis? I feel alone.

by Living63 over a year ago

I have been diagnosed with Lupus/rheumatoid arthritis and having burning and red mouth

I think I have Sjogrens,, I have been diagnosed by my eye doctor, but why the hot mouth that is very red and feels like it has been scalded. I have been diagnosed with Lupus/rheumatoid arthritis as well. What home remedies are available?

by Alma over a year ago

TSH 3rd gen 4.890 - will they treat?

I have been suffering for awhile now while extreme exhaustion, cold intolerance, spotting, irritability, low body temp, - ALL the symptoms of a underactive thyroid. However, as I look on some posts they are stating that some doctors do not treat levels that are not high enough. I have been gaining...

by kincaid99144920 over a year ago

24 year old, auto immune disorder, on and off steroid use since child hood

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I'm not going to make excuses. This is what I've dealt with for most of my life. Mad a child I had bad asthma, constantly on steroid inhalers for many years, when I would get colds as I grew up, they were so bad that I would end up having to take time off school for longer then...

by Rosie over a year ago

Stabilizing low blood pressure in Guillain–Barré patient

Answered by a doctor

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 stressed out brother over a year ago

My Father had suffered from GBS Syndrome, 2 yrs back

Answered by a doctor

Hi, My Father had suffered from GBS Syndrome, 2 yrs back. Now again he is feeling weakness & pain in there limbs and hand. Please provide the nutritional diet for him & the precautions which we have to care to avoid this disease again.

by Khushi over a year ago

Graves' disease and pregnancy!

Answered by a doctor

Hi my best friend was recently diagnosed with Graves disease and was being treated with PTu. but had a severe reaction and stopped taking it. she just found out two days ago that she is also pregnant! is there any medication she can take while pregnant? her doctor said there isn't....so is she just...

by MonDod232458 over a year ago

Steroidal drugs not recommended for Sj

Answered by a doctor

Hi, good people. My wife is diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome and I would like to provide her with the best care there is. Someone told me that steroidal drugs were not recommended for this type of syndrome and I would really appreciate if someone could tell me why. I am not sure whether this...

by mathe1607195288 over a year ago

Corticosteroids the only viable option against SLE?

Answered by a doctor

I have a question for anyone who knows about SLE. As far as I have been able to tell, the only treatment ever given to people who suffer from SLE is a variety of corticosteroids. I was wondering whether these are the only viable option in the treatment of SLE? Isn't there something that will help...

by gardner1793182324 over a year ago

Effectiveness of plaquenil treating systemic lupus erythematosus?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! Can I get advice on this site? I would love to hear from any doctor or other patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. I am looking into to starting on plaquenil treatments. What is the effectiveness of this? Are there any known side effects and any other info I should have before starting?

by priscilla338180166 over a year ago