Juan Said:Yesterday my daughter had 27 bruises that popped up out of nowhere.. the doctor says its autoimmune disease?We Answered:Hi, I had ITP twice. First in my teens then in my early 20s. Both times the doctors thought it was just a 'fluke.' They treated me with steroids (prednisone) and it resolved.
For me, this was not the end of the story. I went on to have a blood clot in my leg, at which point they found I also have a blood clotting disorder and Lupus (another auto-immune disorder). In fact, the episodes with blood disorders were actually Lupus...
Toni Said:Can lupus be a cause of pancreatitis since lupus is an autoimmune disease?We Answered:I am sorry your mom is having such a hard time of it. Yes, lupus can attack any organ in the body. But there can be many other reasons for pancreatitis. It is important to let the doctors do the diagnosing. Lupus is a complex disease and not easy to diagnose. And they will not make a diagnosis of lupus until everything else is ruled out.
Your mom needs to have opend discussions with her doctor to find out what he/she is exploring. If the doctor...
Angela Said:What are the principles which govern treatment of the systemic autoimmune diseases?We Answered:Autoimmune disease means your immune system is attacking itself, your B cells are making anitbodies that are recognizing self cells, but thinking they are foreign such as Rheumatoid athritis and Myasthenia gravis. First line treatment options involve suppressing the immune system by using corticosteriods, if this does not work you can move to stronger drugs that affect cell signaling or biologics like Ritoximaub which are antibodies that bind to and destroy cytokines (TNF-alpha) and other inflammatory cytokines that exacerbate the inflammation process.Irma Said:Is there any treatments for...
Calvin Said:Do autoimmune diseases suppress the immune system?We Answered:Wow - you've quite a few questions there.
Autoimmune diseases can reduce your immune system's effectiveness, yes. However, diseases like Lupus cause the immune system to attack the body, in which case drugs are perscribed to subdue the immune system. Stress does indeed affect your body's immunity in a negative capacity.
Seven months, though? That's a long time for the body to recover its immune defense. Dealing with HIV is something best, perhaps, reserved for medical professionals. There are hosts of checks and tests that can give you definitive...
Lydia Said:FESTIVAL HELP!!!??!!?We Answered:What an interesting question! Festivals!
Well, first of all, you would like to see booths with different types of games.
Booths
*Collect used shampoo bottles, from Pantene or Garnier, those bigger ones, and stack them up. Have people throw these tiny cream bottles like the ones from Garnier conditioner. They are small and ball like. Very creative and I'm sure people will like it. As prizes, give away tickets.
*Have a booth where people an redeem their tickets for prizes, such as teddy bears, balls, or different memorabilia.
*Have a snack stand with different types of food such as soda...
Gene Said:Is it safe for a pregnant woman to drink infant formula?We Answered:makes me glad im a breastfeeder....but then again i was formula fed....i wonder how that affects my milk now...?...
Hector Said:Autoimmune disease Arthritis?We Answered:If your current vet, even if not experienced with this, is working with you to sort out your young dog, I think I'd stick with her, for now - better the Devil you know and all that and at least she's being honest with you about her experience, as you say. However, you are perfectly entitled to go for a second opinion, or ask for a referral to a specialist if you feel you need to.
Quality of life is my absolute yardstick, hard as it sometimes is with one so young. Hopefully she's turned...
Patsy Said:Autoimmune thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis?We Answered:Yes. If you know that you have an autoimmune condition it DOES increase the statistics of future autoimmune problems like Lupus, Addison's, RA, Cushing's, etc. (many more)
Because your body has already proven itself to be unreliable in it's immunity actions (Hashi's) it's assumed that there will lbe more. Many patients with autoimmune thyroid itis often develop adrenal issues. (adrenal insufficiency)
So odds are your mom's thyroid is autoimmune since she has a second autoimmune deficiency. Don't get scared these things can be managed but it is important to understand your...
Ralph Said:What sort of test do they do to find what autoimmune disease you have?We Answered:They start with the blood tests, looking for the auto antibodies, or red flags in the blood. If they locate them then depending on what they are, they might ask for x-ray or MRI. However look at this in a positive light, I assume you are not feeling well, they are thinking autoimmune, will do the tests. Now it might be positive, therefore they can treat!Roberto Said:What are the symptoms of ascites? What does it look like? Is it ever associated with autoimmune disease?We Answered:Ascites...
Miriam Said:I need help for Lupus disease?We Answered:You would tell the patient the truth: that there is no cure for the disorder, but that we have medication which is very good at controlling the disorder, so that hopefully it can be kept in check. In addition, you should stress that she should take some responsibility in helping control the disorder, by avoiding sunlight, getting plenty of rest and eating healthy, exercising within limits, and taking the medication as prescribed. In addition, urge her (or him) to join the lupus foundation of america, which is an excellent source for knowledge and...