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If you have one autoimmune condition and it runs very strongly in your family what are the chances of getting more?
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Unclear. : There is a syndrome called polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 3 that involves multiple autoimmune diseases (hypothyroidism, dm, psoriasis, lupus.....). You may still get one or none depending on your family tree. There is a genetic link with diabetes type 2
Answered 3/31/2015
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This depends : Autoimmunity is a manifestation of excess immune stimulation leading to inflammation of your tissues- myelin in ms, joints in ra, skin in psoriasis... Your immune stress can be environment edible, infectious... Plus other stressors contribute- poor diet, lack of sleep... Genetics play roll therefore the same metabolic problems can manifest in various ways. Keep your int & ext environment clean.
Answered 12/10/2013
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