Question 1

if i had an autoimmune disease now would i be getting sick more often than usual? i barely ever get sick and never take meds. i feel healthy. am i ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you feel healthy, i don't understand what you mean by having an autoimmune disease.   Do you mean that they found some auto-antibodies in your blood tests?  If so, why were the tests ordered in the first place?  Even if auto-antibodies were present, it does not necessarily lead to disease.

Question 2

can i get sarcoidosis after being around someone with it ? since i already have an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

No: At one time there was a theory that sarcoidosis is an infectious process especially with the advent of the kveim test. That has not been proven and to date, we know of no one who contracted sarcoidosis from exposure to someone who has it.

Question 3

why do i get nasal ulcers? i do have an autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Nasal ulcers can occur due to a variety of things. Nasal sprays, when sprayed on the septum (the divider between l and r halves of the nose) can cause irritation and ulcers. Physical trauma (e.g., nose picking) can cause ulcers. Cocaine will stop blood flow to the lining of the nose, leading to ulcers. Vasculitis can cause bleeding or ulcers. Discuss your symptoms with an otolaryngologist (ent).

Question 4

why can't people with autoimmune diseases take melanin?

Accepted Answer

Wrong word: Melanin  is  producted by skin cells in response to sun light and is responsible for darkening the skin. Melatonin is a hormone that has been linked in some studies as a possible cause for autoimmune hepatitis (liver disease). Persons who have already developed one autoimmune disease are at higher risk for developing another type of autoimune problem and this may be the origin of this recommendati.

Question 5

can i take amoxicillin with an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, unless you are allergic to penicillin. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is a better choice than amoxicillin.

Question 6

is it possible to take care of an autoimmune disease with hiv?

Accepted Answer

Clarify?: If you are asking "does HIV cure autoimmune disease" then the answer is no.  Getting HIV does not make your autoimmune disease go away. If you are asking "can a patient with both HIV and autoimmune diseases be cured" then the answer is yes the symptoms of both diseases can be addressed to make the patient feel better, but neither disease has a cure yet.

Question 7

is it safe to take alergy injections having an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Allergen immunothera: Py injections have a well established track records and do not have a correlation with autoimmune disease. You may want to discuss your condition with your allergist, who is also trained as an immunologist and can guide you woth your decision.

Question 8

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 9

take 2 meds to suppress my immune system for 2 autoimmune diseases. am i at a higher risk?

Accepted Answer

Need to be careful : CORVID 19 is a novel virus and more information is coming in every day. In general the response to a virus is neutralizing antibodies which may be deficient in some one who is immunosupressed.  Not all drugs used for autoimmune diseases are immunosuppressive. Some are immunoregulatory.  Nevertheless i would take stringent precautions and avoid going outdoors or mingling in the community for now

Question 10

my mom had an autoimmune disease, mg, are her children more likely to get an autoimmune disease as well?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Myasthenia gravis is an acquired autoimmune disease affecting women more often.  There does not seem to be clearcut heredity in many cases, and unlikely to afflict other family members usually.  Hard to predict who will get which autoimmune disorder but our work will hla typing will one day point the way.

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