i have chronic demyelinating brain disease confirmed by MRI what precautions should i take ?

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so that chronic will not change into acute. neurologist said it is a autoimmune disease and prescribed vitamin B1,B12 and piracetam and exercise also said not to wet your head and do not be more excited.
Only your neurologist knows your case and can advise you.
Sorry.  (+ info)

Does marijuana help preserve the myelin sheath in demyelinating diseases?

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No, I'm telling you this again because well, you will need to hear the answers to questions repeatedly if you smoke marijuana. It hinders your memory and hastens the myelin sheath. Sorry! Ohh yeah and...

No  (+ info)

Does marijuana preserve the myelin sheath in demyelinating diseases?

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No, this is a actually a common misconception of people who have multiple sclerosis, but there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. But there is sufficient evidence that it does help decrease symptomatic pain associated with demylinating disorders.  (+ info)

What is the cure for autoimmune diseases?

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Diseases like alopecia areata
There is neither a cure for alopecia areata nor drugs approved for its treatment.  (+ info)

Both of my parents have autoimmune diseases,so does that mean I'm going to get an autoimmune disease?

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My mom has Multiple Sclerosis and My dad has vitiligo....
our immune systems fight infections from outside sources such as bacteria and viruses.
sometimes, our immune systems goes nuts and start to attack us. The immune system mistakes some part of the body as a pathogen and attacks it. there is a long list of autoimmune diseases
including rheumatoid arthritis, crohn's disease, colitis, lupus, graves disease, etc.

The cause of autoimmune diseases is unknown, but it appears that there is an inherited predisposition to develop autoimmune disease in many cases. In a few types of autoimmune disease (such as rheumatic fever), a bacteria or virus triggers an immune response, and the antibodies or T-cells attack normal cells because they have some part of their structure that resembles a part of the structure of the infecting microorganism. since we're not sure about
the inherited part, i would not worry about it.  (+ info)

Pregnancy and autoimmune diseases/conditions?

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Interested in hearing from women with autoimmune diseases/conditions who were pregnant or are pregnant. Did you have difficult pregnancies? Was your condition made worse or did it flare up during the pregnancy? Did it affect the baby's health? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I guess it depends on what the condition is; there is such a variety. I have psoriasis. Supposedly, the majority of pregnant women's skin gets much better when pregnant; unfortunately, mine did not. So, psoriasis-wise, my skin got really bad during the pregnancy, because I couldn't do any treatments or medication.
Because my condition is autoimmune, there was one thing that had to be done regarding my child, and it was only pointed out by the public health nurse when I took my baby in for vaccinations. I hadn't read about this or anything, and I did a LOT of research. My child had to get a different type of polio vaccine than is usually given. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name. The vast majority of babies get the "___" vaccine, and mine had to get the alternate one. One is "live", I think, the other "dead. Sorry, I don't remember, it was too long ago, but if this any concern regarding your condition, the dr. or health nurse should be able to help you out. It had to do with changing the baby's diapers and me coming into contact with his poop. Sounds odd now, but that's what it was...  (+ info)

What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?

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1.What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?

A.When an immune disorder becomes very severe, it becomes an autoimmune disease.
B.An immune disorder occurs when the immune system does not function properly. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells.
C.An immune disorder is the overreaction of the immune system to substances that are not dangerous. An autoimmune disease occurs when germs affect the immune system.
D.An immune disorder is a disease caused by germs, such as pollen or dust. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own cells.
2.An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to

A.dust.
B.a substance in the environment.
C.carbohydrates in food.
D.an autoimmune disease.
3.During an asthma attack, the

A.bronchial airways narrow and become clogged with mucus.
B.bronchial airways constrict in response to environmental stimuli.
C.lining of the air passages swell and become inflamed.
D.All of the above
4.All of the following are good steps to take to avoid an allergic reaction except

A.avoiding substances you are allergic to.
B.washing sheets and blankets weekly.
C.cleaning bathrooms and kitchens to avoid molds.
D.taking long-term control drugs every day.
5.Which of the following is not an example of an autoimmune disease?

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.type 1 diabetes
C.multiple sclerosis
D.AIDS
6.Most allergies and autoimmune diseases can be

A.prevented.
B.treated with medication.
C.eliminated with stress management techniques.
D.reduced by avoiding allergens.
7.Which of the following suggestions is not an important step to take if you are diagnosed with an immune or autoimmune disease?

A.Follow your treatment plan without asking any questions.
B.Let your doctor know if new symptoms occur.
C.Be honest with your doctor.
D.Learn about medications and medical tests necessary for your condition
8.Match the following terms to their definitions.
1.itchy swellings on the skin caused by allergies to foods or certain drugs
2.an autoimmune disease in which the immune system begins to destroy the linings of the joints
3.a disease in which the immune system attacks the cells of the body that it would normally protect
4.a disorder that causes the airways to become narrow and clogged with mucus
5.a disease in which the joints of the skeleton wear out as a person ages

A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.autoimmune disease
C.asthma
D.hives
E.osteoarthritis
Do your own homework.



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are autoimmune diseases fatal?

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my sister has just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and they don't know which one yet, and i dont know anything about autoimmune diseases. so any info would be really appreciated.
Depends on the autoimmune disease, but in general, with modern corticosteroid and cytotoxic therapy, most diseases can be controlled with lifelong therapy.  (+ info)

do autoimmune diseases always show up on CBC blood test? 10 PTS?

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Do Autoimmune Disorders Always Show Up On Complete Blood Count (CBC) test? I have been getting sick a lot this year and all my CBC tests are normal. I'm just wondering if i could be suffering from some sort of autoimmune disease.
No

There are many many autoimmune diseases and many cannot be determined via blood testing  (+ info)

Does anyone have Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?

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IIt's also known as Chronic Guillian Barre syndrome.It's an autoimmune disease where your immune system mistakes your nerves as foreign bodies and attacks the protective coating of myelin around them. It causes a very wide range of symptoms because it deals with the nervous system and is hard to diagnose because it can only be done after eliminating everything else. Does anybody happen to have this rare disease?
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