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Patsy Said:

Autoimmune thyroid disease and rheumatoid arthritis?

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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 risk factors.

Dora Said:

How to deal with Rheumatoid arthritis? ?

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POOR CIRCULATION
Poor circulation traps stagnant intracellular fluids in the joints and decreases the availability of nutrients needed for repair and growth of healthy tissues. This can be aided by stretching exercises and massage, along with the topical application of medicinal herbs.

Menthol is one of the principle essential oils derived from peppermint, and acts as a powerful analgesic when applied topically. Initially, it produces a cooling sensation to inflamed areas, followed by a profound cooling effect.

Capsiacin is a resin found in many species of 'hot peppers'. Scientific studies have proven that Capsiacin depletes substance P, a chemical believed to be overabundant in the peripheral nerves of patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other painful syndromes. Substance P is released in response to injury or inflammation and pain.

Camphor is a penetrating, medicinal oil derived from the tropical tree, Cinnamonium camphora. When rubbed into painful, stiff joints, ligaments and muscles, it provides soothing "camphor-ice" relief. One mechanism of action of camphor is that it specifically inhibits catecholamine secretion.

Wintergreen(Gaultheria procumbens) is a low growing evergreen shrub found in the damp woods of the Eastern U.S. Oil of wintergreen has chemical properties similar to salicylic acid- an aspirin like compound with pain relieving properties.

Cloves(Eugenia caryphylii) and Allspice(Pimenta diocia) contain the essential oil Eugenol , which acts as an excellent anesthetic (numbs pain). Folk healers in the Caribbean use these herbs as liniments to relieve the pain of arthritis and painful muscles.
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Boswellia (Boswellia seratta) Boswellia is a gum resin extracted from the bark and trunk from a tree in India. The tree is scraped and the resin is allowed to exude from the tree until it dries. It has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine to treat chronic pain and inflammation. Modern research has disclosed one of the anti-inflammatory modes of action of this botanical to be the inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis through the impairment of 5-lipoxgenase(5-LO).

Rosemary Said:

What is the best way to counteract an autoimmune disease?

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My sister has rheumatoid arthritis and my nephew was born with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The dr.s said my nephew would either be almost healed or he would be dead by 17 and that alot could depend on his diet and life style. My sister took him to a kinesiologist (don't know how to spell it but that's what it sounds like) which is a vitamin and mineral specialist. He is now 14 and the only problem he seems to have is the arthritic pain in his knees. He gets sick maybe once every 2 - 3 years and has never gotten seriously ill. My sisters arthritis in her fingers seem to be her only issue and she never gets sick I can not remember the vitamins that my sister has them on but they definitely work. If you would like to email me I will ask my sister for you and let you know which vitamins they both take. AND DRINK A LOT OF WATER!! It is super important

Allen Said:

Rheumatoid arthritis?

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The answer is C. But it can do much more than attack the linings of joints. It can effect most every organ in your body. It can effect you eyes, heart, liver and other major organs as well as effect your bodies ability to make red blood cells.

Rusty

Mitchell Said:

Symptoms of this autoimmune disease are directly due to the immune system attacking nervous tissue?

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You need to be doing your own homework. Grab your text book, lecture notes, search the web for reputable sources (i.e. not yahoo answers), etc. and study hard.

You could always form a study group if you are wanting to bounce ideas and solutions off each other. That way you can have a group discussion about the rationales for the right answer and the wrong ones too (it's just as important to know why the wrong ones are wrong). You'll learn the content better this way.

It's one thing to come on Yahoo and ask for answers and another to ask for guidance as to reputable reference sites. One way may get you the answer but you won't really learn, versus the other way requiring more work but you'll gain more knowledge.

Cheating continues to be problematic and honest students are becoming more vocal about academic infractions occurring.

Be honorable.

This site has easy to understand articles (including causes) and definitions of diseases: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.a…
http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_…

Jim Said:

Give me information about rheumatoid arthritis as an an autoimmune disease?

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this link should answer all your question http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_ar…