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

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

Answered 11/29/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Autoimmune: Depends on what type of autoimmune disease you have & what organs it is affecting.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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