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How can i suppress my immune system given my autoimmune disease? should i request immunosuppressant medications? are there any other options?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Schmidt Syndrome: Combination of adrenal insufficiency and hashimoto's thyroiditis (questionnaire's profile) is consistent with type ii autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, a rare disorder. Treatment is largely organ specific hormone replacement. Gene therapy, immune modulation, and adrenal transplant have been tried with varying success. Consider enrolling in a clinical trial.

Answered 9/28/2016

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It depends: It really depends on the specific autoimmune disease you have. Options vary from disease to disease.

Answered 2/24/2023

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Dr. W. james Chon answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Rheumatologist: If you have an autoimmune disease, you need to see a rheumatologist who will identify the type of autoimmune disease and offer you an effective therapy.

Answered 2/27/2015

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