Ever heard about autoimmune diseases? Myositis is one of those conditions where your own immune system, which usually fights off germs and viruses, mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body. Doctors and advocates are constantly searching for new treatments to...
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Disease Mechanics Autoimmune diseases, often referred to as autoallergy, occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, a process involving IgE autoantibodies and pathogenesis detectable by the autologous serum...
Understanding Autoimmune Disease Impact Disease Mechanism Autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, leading to infections and requiring blood tests and immunosuppressive drugs for management. This...
Understanding Hives and Chronic Hives Hives Defined Hives, or urticaria, are a common skin reaction. They present as red, itchy welts on the skin's surface, often diagnosed in dermatology as physical urticaria, idiopathic hives, or urticarial vasculitis. Acute hives,...
When I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, the link between nutritional immunology and autoimmunity became more than just a concept from nutritional studies. This was especially true when considering immunomediated diseases. It became my lifeline. The potent...
When I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, a condition affecting many lupus patients, the concept of physical activity seemed unattainable due to fibromyalgia, a common issue in RA, an autoimmune disease. The pain and fatigue were overwhelming. But...
