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Diseases- Autoimmune FAQ

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Questions. Why do some people get autoimmune disease?
The people who get autoimmune diseases have immune systems that overreact to environmental toxins and may be suffering from immune deficiency (IgG sub class deficiency). They may have developed autoantibodies,( antibodies against self). Not all the people with autoantibodies get autoimmune disease. Due to injury their protected proteins may get exposed to their immune system which starts producing autoantibodies.

Questions. Which Sex gets more autoimmune diseases?
Women get the autoimmune diseases much more than men. Almost three times more. When the man gets past age 30 he also starts getting more autoimmune diseases, due to a deficiency.
C.I.D.P. is the only disease men get more frequently than women.
Questions. When is a good time to get treatment for autoimmune diseases?
The best time is as soon as possible.
Treatment only needs to be given in a attack phase, during the remission expensive treatments like IVIg are not used.

Questions. What should be the first line of treatment?
We recommend that antibiotics like Doxycycline as the first line of treatment.

Questions. Does the CIDP site help getting appointments with specific doctors?
Yes we will suggest who to see to get help. You can also get help by writing to us about your problems and we can tell you what you have. There will be a small charge. This saves you a lot of time and money..

Questions. Does CIDP site assist in getting home IVIg ?
Yes we make referrals.

Questions.Will the muscle weakness continue to deteriorate?
Improves with anti-inflammatory treatment like IVIG, prednisone........

Questions. What are treatment options?
IVIG, plasmapheresis, Prednisone, Cytoxan, rituxan, remicade, Imuran, cyclosporin,enbral

 Questions. Will steroids control the symptoms?
Yes it takes about 60days but watch out for weight gain, cataracts, stomach ulcers, osteoporosis, depression, anger outbursts, proximal muscle weakness., hip fractures......

Questions. What are the side effects of these drugs?
Steroids have the most side effects look above, read about the IVIg side effects in the IVIG section.

 Questions. Would plasma exchange help?
Yes for a short time. Thus has to be repeated.

Questions. What is the long-term outlook?
If treatment is started early its good.

Questions. I am in a remission phase do I need treatment?
General answer is no. Some people may need treatment to maintain their condition so they do not get a relapse.

 Questions. I have CIDP what is my future outlook regarding this disease?
In the past some of these patients would be wheelchair bound. With modern treatments they have led active lives.

Questions. I have AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE , what is the best reading guide for me and my family.?
The best guide is ! Please follow the link for the autoimmune E-Book.
 
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