Question 1

can you die from autoimmune disease?

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You can but unusual: Autoimmune disease can be fatal, but  some are  not  even symtpomatic and most can be controlled. We need to categorize you, be certain we  agreee  with the diagnosis, and see  what  teh best  therapy would be. We can not cure diseases in this category but we can help control this. Death can occur if severe  involvement of vital organs occur - most are  internal organs like heart, brain and lung.

Question 2

can i die from hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroiditis)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Worst case scenerio: if you do not take your replacement thyroid medication for a long time, you can actually go into a type of coma (myxedema coma). Patients with inadequately treated hypothyroidism can also have heart problems. Is it very important to be followed routinely and take your synthroid (thyroxine) on an empty stomach regularly.

Question 3

im 27 w/autoimmune something- they have me on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) i also get red hot itchy hands/feet, said possible vasculitis? no rash can i die from this

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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): Even though you dont have a rash Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) can be responsible for your itchy hands and feet. Consult your doctor for help.

Question 4

what does autoimmune mean?

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Body attacks itself: Autoimmune means when your own immune system or antibodies unfortunately attacks itself. This occurs in disease such as lupus and type 1 diabetes.

Question 5

hashimtos autoimmune thynoidity, what is this?

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See details: This is an autoimmune disease which is characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland and eventually loss of ability of the thyroid to function normally.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: autoimmune?

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Self reacting: The immune system developed to tell our own, normal cells (self) from foreign and abnormal cells (non-self). This lets the immune system eliminate viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer cells from our body without harming normal cells. Sometimes the immune system fails to tell self from non-self and it attacks normal cells, for example in  joints causing rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 7

can i, please, get a simple definition of "autoimmune" ?

Accepted Answer

See details: Autoimmunity basically means you produce antibodies that attack your own tissues.

Question 8

how can i get tested if i think i have an autoimmune condition?

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See a doctor: There are scores of autoimmune diseases. Without specifics it is impossible to offer any firm answer otherthan to speak with a doctor.

Question 9

i do not know what it is exactly, all i know is its autoimmune) how much does medication help?

Accepted Answer

Need specifics: You need to provide specifics. There are scores of autoimmune diseases and treatments vary widely.

Question 10

i haven't eaten nuts in almost 2 years bc of a special autoimmune diet. if i start up again how likely will i be allergic to it?

Accepted Answer

No higher risk: You are not more likely than the average person in developing a nut allergy.

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