Experiences with Autoimmune diseases

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Multiple autoimmune diseases and raised dose of T4

Does anyone else here have this mix - Hashimoto’s, Sjögren’s, overlap connective tissue diseases which include Raynaud’s and Erythromelagia, neuropathy and Vitiligo? Also lymphedema (fluid retention) relating to the above - particularly in the abdomen and pelvic area. I’m awaiting tests to see if I haveDoes anyone else here have this mix - Hashimoto’s, Sjögren’s, overlap connective tissue diseases which include Raynaud’s and Erythromelagia, neuropathy and Vitiligo? Also lymphedema (fluid retention) relating to the above - particularly in the abdomen and pelvic area. I’m awaiting tests to see if I have

Twitchytoesin Thyroid UK

Which Blood test to go for, advice please.

I saw a rheumatologist who said it was a false positive for Lupus because I already had other autoimmune diseases, and that there were no signs of active Sjogrens at present. Nevertheless, I still have all the symptoms, and feel unwell.I saw a rheumatologist who said it was a false positive for Lupus because I already had other autoimmune diseases, and that there were no signs of active Sjogrens at present. Nevertheless, I still have all the symptoms, and feel unwell.

Mannequin18in Thyroid UK

Of Mice and Women! One likely reason Females More Prone to Autoimmune Diseases

"A UCLA study revealed that a gene on the X chromosome may help explain why more women than men develop multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases."A UCLA study revealed that a gene on the X chromosome may help explain why more women than men develop multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

Jnettiin Thyroid UK

Why women get more AI diseases

Hi, Interesting article regarding theories - why women get the majority of autoimmune diseases. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/06/women-autoimmune-diseases-pregnancy/591901/Hi, Interesting article regarding theories - why women get the majority of autoimmune diseases. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/06/women-autoimmune-diseases-pregnancy/591901/

EileenUSAin PBC Foundation

Wanted to share this with you!

This article is mostly about autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus or Sjogren’s, but we get this question Alot also. Why does it take so long? And this explains it perfectly!This article is mostly about autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), lupus or Sjogren’s, but we get this question Alot also. Why does it take so long? And this explains it perfectly!

Jesmcd2CommunityAmbassadorin My MSAA Community

Managing RA survey

We are a team of University of London (UCL, Imperial, City) students developing a project to provide patients with a more effective way of managing their autoimmune diseases through precision medicine.We are a team of University of London (UCL, Imperial, City) students developing a project to provide patients with a more effective way of managing their autoimmune diseases through precision medicine.

Wiktoriagnin NRAS

Mirena Coil and autoimmune disease link?

SO, my question is - if you put a foreign object (Mirena) in the body of someone with a history of autoimmune diseases (endo) both personally and in their family (lupus, thyroid)... could it trigger new autoimmune responses???SO, my question is - if you put a foreign object (Mirena) in the body of someone with a history of autoimmune diseases (endo) both personally and in their family (lupus, thyroid)... could it trigger new autoimmune responses???

Rosiexxin Endometriosis UK

Anyone have experience with ice pick headaches?

I've read that these can be associated with autoimmune diseases such as MS and lupus. Anyone have words of wisdom or discussions with your rheumatologist about these?I've read that these can be associated with autoimmune diseases such as MS and lupus. Anyone have words of wisdom or discussions with your rheumatologist about these?

shareasmilein LUPUS UK

Hives?

My question is has anyone had hives with lupus/other autoimmune diseases?My question is has anyone had hives with lupus/other autoimmune diseases?

Adelaidain LUPUS UK

Israeli Researchers Make Breakthrough in Fight Against Lupus

mtDNA has also been found in the plasma of patients of other autoimmune diseases such as Colitis and Crohn’s diseases. The researchers hope that the new molecule will lead to more cures in several other diseases.mtDNA has also been found in the plasma of patients of other autoimmune diseases such as Colitis and Crohn’s diseases. The researchers hope that the new molecule will lead to more cures in several other diseases.

lupus-support1Administratorin LUpus Patients Understanding and Support

Is it possible to have both Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis??

I suffer from several autoimmune diseases - Hashimotos, PA, Lichen Sclerosus so assumed that my joint pain (really severe now) in my knees was RA. However, reading up on here and other arthritis sites, it is far more common for that to be osteoarthritis.I suffer from several autoimmune diseases - Hashimotos, PA, Lichen Sclerosus so assumed that my joint pain (really severe now) in my knees was RA. However, reading up on here and other arthritis sites, it is far more common for that to be osteoarthritis.

Loobs39in Arthritis Action

Hi, I’m new, your views on accessing help please.

I’m a female in my 60’s and I have several autoimmune diseases but I’ve only ever had one serious acute attack of autoimmune arthritis, 18 years ago. On that occasion I was negative for rheumatoid factors but had several other raised inflammatory markers/antibodies.I’m a female in my 60’s and I have several autoimmune diseases but I’ve only ever had one serious acute attack of autoimmune arthritis, 18 years ago. On that occasion I was negative for rheumatoid factors but had several other raised inflammatory markers/antibodies.

Skyponyin NRAS

Why women have more auto- immune diseases

https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-discovery-women-autoimmune-diseases-men.html Interesting article on why women have more autoimmune diseases than men - it has something to do with the skin perhaps.https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-discovery-women-autoimmune-diseases-men.html Interesting article on why women have more autoimmune diseases than men - it has something to do with the skin perhaps.

dogtailin Sticky Blood-Hughes Syndrome Support

Help with a possible diagnosis

Autoimmune diseases run in my family as well, but I haven’t been diagnosed with anything specific. Genetic testing showed I have the HLA-B27 gene, but I don’t know if that has any connection. I’m feeling lost and I just don’t want to be so tired all of the time.Autoimmune diseases run in my family as well, but I haven’t been diagnosed with anything specific. Genetic testing showed I have the HLA-B27 gene, but I don’t know if that has any connection. I’m feeling lost and I just don’t want to be so tired all of the time.

Nitrojen52in Pernicious Anaemia Society

from inflammation & stress to autoimmune disease

Focused on autoimmune diseases, but not specific to MS. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/201906/what-parents-should-know-about-infections-and-mental https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/201806/will-stress-lead-autoimmune-disease my 2centsFocused on autoimmune diseases, but not specific to MS. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/201906/what-parents-should-know-about-infections-and-mental https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-antidepressant-diet/201806/will-stress-lead-autoimmune-disease my 2cents

anaishunterin My MSAA Community

Gene associated with Autoimmune diseases

https://theconversation.com/discovery-of-gene-associated-with-20-autoimmune-diseases-leads-to-promising-drug-trials-131957?https://theconversation.com/discovery-of-gene-associated-with-20-autoimmune-diseases-leads-to-promising-drug-trials-131957?

Roltubain PMRGCAuk

Fibromyalgia diagnosis ruled out almost immediately

I finally did test positive for RA and autoimmune diseases in general. And my pains are inflammation pains due to hip bursitis, and others. I wonder if one can have both RA and Fibromyalgia?! I do tick a lot of the symptoms for Fibromyalgia tbh.. xI finally did test positive for RA and autoimmune diseases in general. And my pains are inflammation pains due to hip bursitis, and others. I wonder if one can have both RA and Fibromyalgia?! I do tick a lot of the symptoms for Fibromyalgia tbh.. x

regina79in Fibromyalgia Action UK