Question 1

41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

Accepted Answer

: You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 2

i have left side swelling? it was noticed first in my forearm but its now heat to toe. i havent had any cancer treatments that would cause lymphedema and had vascular ultrasound to rule out blockage. causes? i do have multiple autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

: What you are experiencing could be caused by lymphedema, venous insufficiency or other autoimmune diseases. It is important for you to consult with your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause of this left side swelling and receive appropriate treatment.

Question 3

i have red dots all over my stomach, sides , back and arms. i am under the care of a rumotologist because my ana tested positive. so i might have an autoimmune disease. i have past history of leg rashes. however i did use a new soap?

Accepted Answer

: This could be an autoimmune vasculitis which causes leakage of red blood cells out of tiny blood vessels in the skin. I wouldn't expect itching as you'd often experience with allergic reactions. Have your rheumatologist examine and advise you. Appropriate testing such as a cbc&amp; diff with a platelet count,pro time,ptt,lupus anticoagulant for example or you may be referred to a dermatologist.

Question 4

5 yrs ago one side of my face started to atrophy. the eye is now sunk in, cheekbone is more hollow, & nose deviated to that side. i had tooth issues on that side & havent been chewing on it. i also have autoimmune disease issues. looking for cause?

Accepted Answer

Local cause: Call your dentist ASAP today!  This is not a systemic problem, rather it is local to your mouth. You will require an exam to detainee actual cause, but thus is very serious and needs to be diagnosed now!  Call now!

Question 5

what are the effects of autoimmune diseases on pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Manifold.: Sle (lupus) and apls (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome) can cause fetal wastage, preterm birth and preeclampsia. Grave's disease of the thyroid can cause preterm birth and growth restriction or fetal goiter. Pernicious anemia and inflammatory bowel disease can lead to preterm birth and poor fetal growth. Sjoegren's disease can lead to fetal heart block (bradycardia) and hydrops.

Question 6

what do autoimmune diseases attack?

Accepted Answer

Any part of the body: Autoimmune illness happens when a person's immune system mistakenly targets her/his own cells, tissues, organs. Because of this, at least eighty, and probably many more, diseases are actually considered autoimmune in origin. The disease doesn't attack. It's the attack that caused the disease.

Question 7

are autoimmune diseases very common?

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Yes.: Most people with hypothyroidism have the disease hashimoto's thyroiditis.  When you add psoriasis, colitis to the diseases ra, spondyloarthritis, type 1 diabetes, and onward, you have a majorpercentage of american's having an "autoimmune disease.

Question 8

what can cause an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

"cellular confusion": Many diseases can be classified as autoimmune (rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, etc) immune system is designed to protect us from outside infections, toxins, and is programmed to recognize foreign objects.  Sometimes body parts are mistakenly identified and our white blood cells attack our organ systems.  Genetics, the environment, prior infections may trigger this error.

Question 9

i've got autoimmune diseases. now what?

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WHAT TYPE?: I will be happy to give more specific answers, but autoimmune diseases range from rheumatoid arthritis to thyroid problems. I hope your physician gave you a more specific answer as to what type of illness you have? Or do have an abnormal blood test?

Question 10

how does someone get autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Very little.: I would like to say we can vaccinate things away.  But little is still known about the causation of ra, sle, and sjorgren's.  We understand more the causation of psoriatic arthritis and spondylitis, but still do not have the final answers.  Close, but no cookie!

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41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

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I have left side swelling? it was noticed first in my forearm but its now heat to toe. i havent had any cancer treatments that would cause lymphedema and had vascular ultrasound to rule out blockage. causes? i do have multiple autoimmune diseases?

A member asked:

I have red dots all over my stomach, sides , back and arms. i am under the care of a rumotologist because my ana tested positive. so i might have an autoimmune disease. i have past history of leg rashes. however i did use a new soap?

A member asked:

5 yrs ago one side of my face started to atrophy. the eye is now sunk in, cheekbone is more hollow, & nose deviated to that side. i had tooth issues on that side & havent been chewing on it. i also have autoimmune disease issues. looking for cause?

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What are the effects of autoimmune diseases on pregnancy?

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What do autoimmune diseases attack?

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Are autoimmune diseases very common?

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What can cause an autoimmune disease?

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I've got autoimmune diseases. now what?

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How does someone get autoimmune disease?

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