Autoimmune Reaction Overview

Encyclopedia: Autoimmunity

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Autoimmunity is the failure of an organism to recognize its own constituent parts as self, which results in an immune response against its own cells and tissues. Any disease that results from such an aberrant immune response is termed an autoimmune disease. Prominent examples include Coeliac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1 , systemic lupus erythematosus , Sjögren's syndrome, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, multiple sclerosis , Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura,...


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Anyone tried Forskolin and DHEA for autoimmune diease?
I've already tried my first dose of forskolin and my skin had some kind of...

Well, Forskolin is a name brand of a Coleus Forskohlii extract, which is an herb (not a hormone, sorry) that is good for Thyroid health. You shouldn't feel any effects...

Asked by Fappage to the max - 6 months ago

What could be causing my cats' gums to get inflamed?
My cat Boz is FIV positive and was struggling with sores in his mouth due...

Hi Debbie...consider joining the Yahoo Groups for FIV cats. Someone may have experienced this with their kitty. There are 393 members here and many exchange information that is...

Asked by Debbie W - 25 months ago

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  • ANA and Lyme? - 7 replies

    was abnormal. How does Lyme affect labs?? Can it trigger an autoimmune reaction? Thanks for any For anyone who has experience with Lyme disease, can it cause a positive ANA? Shortly after...

    Jan 16, 2006

  • Oatmeal Allergy? - 2 replies

    of course, like gas, but not an autoimmune reaction. Has he by any chance been using lotions with oatmeal You won't have an allergic reaction on the first exposure. It could be a physical reaction

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Joint Pain Due To Celiac? - 2 replies

    wrists also feel weak and crack with some pain. I have read celiac can cause an autoimmune reaction , autoimmune reaction to transglutaminase, elevated anti-casein (cow's milk) IgA antibody, and two copies

    Apr 24, 2008

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Summer Skin Irritants Slide Show

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Learn about chigger bites, poison ivy and other summer skin irritants:

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Common summer skin conditions can be bothersome, uncomfortable and even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmers' itch, clear up on their own. Others, including Lyme disease, require medical treatment. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take a look at these seasonal skin conditions, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor.

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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