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I've been told that i have mediterranean fever and i would like to know what can i eat and also i was told tablets for the rest of my life help me!

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FMF?: Familial meditarrean fever (sometimes not clearly familial) is not affected by foods. Medications can help the symptoms of fever and joint or abdominal pains from recurring.

Answered 5/5/2014

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FMF: I am going to assume that the diagnosis of familial mediterranean fever has been established. You are right to question whether you need to be on lifelong medication for what seems to be a mild episodic disease. You do. Colchicine is fairly effective in preventing amyloidosis, which complicated untreated fmf and (forgive me) is a miserable way to die. Be proactive, learn about fmf, and good luck.

Answered 10/4/2016

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