Question 1

which autoimmune disease would present with tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Several: Several different autoimmune diseases can present with tendonitis.

Question 2

why are autoimmune disorders are considered so dangerous?

Accepted Answer

They destroy tissues: Autoimmune disorders arise from an overactive immune system in which the body attacks its own tissues. The different types & the amount of destruction that occurs depends on the kinds of tissues targeted. Some affect a single organ (as in thyroiditis) while others involve multiple areas (such as lupus). If not diagnosed & treated, these disorders progressively worsen health & may hasten death.

Question 3

how are allergies related to autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies in both.: The easiest way to look at it is that if someone has allergies, his/her body makes antibodies against things he/she is exposed to (meds, foods, pollen, animals, etc.), while in autoimmune disorders, the body makes antibodies against one or more of its own tissues.

Question 4

could people with autoimmune disorders donate blood?

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Yes: It depends on the disease, what medications you are on, what your blood count is, and which disease.  Check with your local red cross blood donation center.

Question 5

hydroxychloroquine used for multiple autoimmune disorders?

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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine): Yes. Hydroxy Chloroquine is used in many autoimmune diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, sjogrens , juvenile inflammatory arthritis, crest syndrome . 
It has also been used in chronic idiopathic urticaria and graft vs host disease.

Question 6

i want to know about autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: There is no way one can learn about autoimmune disorders without spending some time learning about a normal immune system. Find a basic book on the immune system, read it, and then delve into immunity disorders where there is failure of the system to recognize tissues as "self". That is what autoimmune disorders are all about

Question 7

do autoimmune disorders kill you?

Accepted Answer

Some can but it vari: Yes they can. It depends on the type of autoimmune disorder and the extent of activity. Each person with an autoimmune  disease has a different type of involvement. It depends on the extent of activity and how well the treatment can  control its  activity. This something to discuss with your physician.

Question 8

is quinoa and sprouted grains okay for people with autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Good question. There are no studies to support the benefits or the risks of quinoa and sprouted grains  in people with autoimmune disorders.

Question 9

does the herb kalawalla (polypodium leucotamos) actually work for autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

Kalawalla: No, the diversity of autoimmune diseases results in variable results with both natural and synthetic therapies.  Medications and supplements that can be beneficial with lupus may be harmful or lack benefit with rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis or autoimmune thyroid disease.  There are no natural supplements or medications that are beneficial for all autoimmune disorders.

Question 10

i have celiacs disease, what should i look out for regarding other autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

None: Celiac disease is not an autoimmune disorder. It is more a sensitivuty to gluten, perhaps a toxic or allergic reaction. I do not think you need to worry about autoimmune disorders related to celiac disease.

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