Question 1

are there liver problems from drugs for autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

It depends : Methotrexate is commonly used in some autoimmune diseases needs to be monitored for liver problems as well as bone marrow and kidney problems. There are many other medications for autoimmune problems with their own benefits and toxicities.

Question 2

are there drugs to treat autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many autoimmune diseases can be treated with medicines that reduce autoimmunity -- many of which may also reduce the immune system's infection-fighting ability by varying degrees. Some autoimmune diseases are treated in other ways, eg, replacing the hormone from a damaged gland (thyroid -- with pills; or pancreas-- with insulin). Symptoms can be treated as well, with pills or alternative therapies.

Question 3

do drug addicts get more autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A very interesting question. Anything that affects the immune system increases risk. For example Cocaine abusers run a higher risk of vasculitis.

Question 4

is the low cost biosimilar drugs as effective as original biologics to treat autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

Not even close: There are no low cost biosimilar drugs that have any value. All biologics are still under patent protection so no generics are available.

Question 5

are the drugs you take for autoimmune diseases suppressing the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: All medical options for autoimmune disorders are essentially immune modulators or suppressants.

Question 6

why can someone with a dysfunctional liver (due to autoimmune disease) not take cholesterol-lowering drugs?

Accepted Answer

Filter: The filtering units of the liver are compromised, cholesterol meds are metabolized by liver. Risk increases of having muscle damage as side effect.

Question 7

i have autoimmune diseases and asymptomatic myeloma. if i took immunosuppressive drugs will it reduce my paraproteins?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: You need to discuss this with your position and oncologist we use the immunosuppressive medications for both,  but each is being used for different indications. Therefore it specifically depends on the type of  immunosuppressive medicine that you news.

Question 8

ana ifa screen test= results were ana screen, ifa positive & ana titer 1:160 & screening detecting the presence of 150 autoantibodies in various autoimmune diseases, ana patterns (roq)= normal, would it be systemic lupus or drug-induced lupus?

Accepted Answer

: Autoimmune conditions are not diagnosed on labs alone. The whole clinical picture must be taken into account. It is not unusual to have a positive ANA and no defined autoimmune illness. You need to follow up with the doctor who ordered your tests for next steps.

Question 9

how can i suppress my immune system given my autoimmune disease? should i request immunosuppressant medications? are there any other options?

Accepted Answer

Schmidt Syndrome: Combination of adrenal insufficiency and hashimoto's thyroiditis (questionnaire's profile) is consistent with type ii autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, a rare disorder. Treatment is largely organ specific hormone replacement. Gene therapy, immune modulation, and adrenal transplant have been tried with varying success. Consider enrolling in a clinical trial.

Question 10

good morning. having an idiopathic raynaud syndrome, could i get a tattoo? there are any controindication related to raynaud? i have no autoimmune disease, no medication. thank you very much?

Accepted Answer

: Raynaud's syndrome should not affect tattooing skin. But suggest think very carefully before getting a tattoo about its pros and cons. good luck

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Are there drugs to treat autoimmune diseases?

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Do drug addicts get more autoimmune diseases?

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Is the low cost biosimilar drugs as effective as original biologics to treat autoimmune diseases?

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Are the drugs you take for autoimmune diseases suppressing the immune system?

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Why can someone with a dysfunctional liver (due to autoimmune disease) not take cholesterol-lowering drugs?

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I have autoimmune diseases and asymptomatic myeloma. if i took immunosuppressive drugs will it reduce my paraproteins?

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Ana ifa screen test= results were ana screen, ifa positive & ana titer 1:160 & screening detecting the presence of 150 autoantibodies in various autoimmune diseases, ana patterns (roq)= normal, would it be systemic lupus or drug-induced lupus?

A member asked:

How can i suppress my immune system given my autoimmune disease? should i request immunosuppressant medications? are there any other options?

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Good morning. having an idiopathic raynaud syndrome, could i get a tattoo? there are any controindication related to raynaud? i have no autoimmune disease, no medication. thank you very much?

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