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SJOGREN'S SYNDROME  

I am much more than the sum of this disease, and refused to give in to it.

Researchers are finding a growing body of evidence that vitamin D deficiency is linked to MS and other autoimmune disorders.

This article is about lupus, which is an autoimmune disorder. It is caused by the same virus as mononucleosis.

Little is known about Celiac disease, otherwise known as gluten intolerance, and yet it affects 1 out of every 133 Americans.

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic and often times debiladating autoimmune disease. It needs to be diagnosed and treated by medical professionals but it usually takes the patient's keen eye to realize what is happening to his/her own body.

Offering an overview of the autoimmune disorder that is commonly associated with multiple sclerosis; Devic syndrome.

PANDAS is a rare autoimmune disease that can lead to mental health complications.

Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease? It is important to focus on vision and eye health as part of your treatment plan.

For many individuals the daily struggle with chronically dry eyes is often misdiagnosed and may be an indication of an autoimmune disorder known as Sjogren's syndrome.

Scleroderma meaning hard skin, causes immense damage to over 300,000 patients per year in the U.S. Yet not many people understand just what it is.

For individuals with autoimmune disease, such as Sjogren's syndrome, there is a risk for developing oral candidiasis, or thrush, due to an overflow of bacteria and lack of salivary gland performance.

Left untreated Grave's Disease can be fatal. The key is early diagnosis and treatment-it can save lives. This article will help you learn what to look for if you are experiencing thyroid problems.

Lupus usually rears its ugly head during the puberty stage and is often confused with growing pains, but it is so much more. Learn what Lupus Disease is, how it affects the body, and what signs you may see.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder which is characterized by an intolerance for gluten, a protein found in most cereal grains. There is no cure for celiac disease and those who have it must simply avoid anything that contains gluten.

Lupus is a mysterious, little known disease that mostly affects women. There are three different types of lupus that affect people. There are various treatments to alleviate the flares that are associated with the disease.

Sjogren's Syndrome, a form of arthritis typified by attacking the glands in the eyes and mouth, is a disease whose cause is unknown. Although there is no cure, actions can be taken to alleviate it.

Autoimmunity involves the immune system failing to recognize the body's cells and tissues as being a part of the body, which results in the immune system attacking those cells and tissues.

For individuals who suffer from lupus, there is an increased risk for symptoms associated with TMJ and oral health complications due to connective tissue implications.

An autoimmune disease is when your own body's defensive mechanism, the immune system, attacks the body's tissues and organs.

If you have lupus, you may not be aware of recent research involving herbal medicines for lupus. Here's what you should know.

Summer heat can cause problems for for people with lupus. But with a little care, and by planning activities carefully, you can enjoy summer on your own terms.

Lupus can strike anyone during their child bearing years. Currently there is no known cure. Learn more about this disease from its early history and the connection to wolves to current day detection and diagnosis

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissues. The reason for this is still unknown which could be part of the reason why there is no cure for this disease.

This massive 300 page undertaking by Heidi Whitaker and Kathy Browning began as a personal journey by each woman to regain her health after being diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease.

You go to the doctor complaining of a rash, painful swollen joints, a fever, trouble breathing or chest pain. Maybe you have eczema or arthritis, asthma or the flu.

Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome, type II (APS II), is a complex autoimmune disease that often accompanies diabetes and/or a thyroid disorder

As a rare autoimmune disease, affecting both men and women, Graves' disease, when untreated, can lead to life altering health complications. This is an overview of Graves' disease.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. This typically results in loss of muscle control, vision, balance, sensation and thinking ability.

German scientists may have discovered a way to detect multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier than through conventional methods. This would allow for earlier treatment to delay the onset of the more debilitating phases of the disease.

An autoimmune disorder causes one's immune system to actually turn against itself. What causes it is a mystery. But doctors do realize that women are more apt to have one of more than 80 of these common disorders or condtions.

The medical community knows what happens to people who have MS, they just don't yet know why. There are many theories as to the cause. One of which being there are multiple causes which may require multiple therapies.

As an autoimmune skin disorder, chronic plaque psoriasis can be quite difficult to treat.

Offering an overview of the autoimmune, blistering disease known as Pemphigus vulgaris, a classification of Bullous dermatoses complications.

I wanted to let everyone know what women with this rare disease go through on a daily basis.

This is bases on research studies. Freezing sperm is one suggestion in helping couples have a baby.

Vitiligo is a common indicator in an autoimmune disorder that involves TSH levels.

Fibromyalgia is unfortunately often linked to the exceedingly disabling condition of multiple sclerosis, because they are both considered to be "autoimmune disorders." The links and differences are fascinating.

Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome is a rare disease characterized by 3 main conditions.

If you suffer from an autoimmune disease, you may be at risk for a blood disorder such as those individuals diagnosed with APLS.

MS is an incurable disease that is characterized by an autoimmune response to the cells of the myelin sheath, which is the fatty tissue that insulates the nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord.

The molecular roots of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as asthma, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discovered by a team of researchers led by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

For lupus patients, there are a variety of health complications that may arise, including the development of PVD, peripheral vascular disease.

Hashimoto's Disease, also called Autoimmune Hypothyroiditis, is an autoimmune illness wherein the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This attack upon the thyroid gland reduces its function, causing the patient to be deficient in thyroid hormones.

Approximately 1.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with lupus. While this disease can affect anyone, it mainly affects women. In fact, about 90% of people diagnosed with lupus are women.

Hodgkin's disease is one of several possible causes of swollen lymph nodes. Many symptoms of lymphomas may be caused by other conditions and do not necessarily indicate cancer.

Genes that set off autoimmune disease in mice have been identified in lupus research.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder with inflammation of the connective tissue. For unknown reasons the body will attack its own connective tissue as if it were a foreign body.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that most often happens to women who are in their early 20's - 40's. Right during child-bearing age... however you can have a baby even with Lupus.

An ANA test is a common test done to help diagnose a small group of autoimmune disorders which includes lupus, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.

A very common autoimmune disease that is becoming more prevalent in the United States.

Women are vulnerable to some diseases that men are not. This article expands on information in two categories of disease; STDs resulting from a womans unique anatomy and autoimmune diseases secondary to the affect of female hormones.

There are several forms of myositis and they are all thought to be autoimmune diseases.

The following is my personal experience with Nexium and the side effects I encountered while taking it. If your physician prescribes this medication for you, I hope this story encourages you to conduct research before you pop this pill.

If you want to overcome the odds, and lead a healthy and active life, you must form an alliance with Lupus, as well as understand and wield some control over this disease.

Childhood onset Crohn's Disease has a devestating impact on both your child and your family. Understanding the symptoms can make a huge difference in his quality of life.

The story of my discovery that I have celiac disease.

For lupus patients, it is not uncommon to experience a complication involving sensory deficits

For patients who suffer from lupus, there is an increased risk for complications involving the neutrophils, known as neutropenia.

With the summer season upon us, the number of Lyme disease cases is guaranteed to be on the rise. But just what is Lyme Disease? What should a person know about tick bites, as well as the risks, symptoms and prevention of Lyme Disease?

Rheumatoid arthritis is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. It is more common in women, but anyone, including children, can get this disease.

Hyperthyroidism can be caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland, Graves' disease, or small benign nodules on the thyroid.

As an autoimmune disorder, Sjorgen Syndrome results in severe dehydration of the sufferer. This is an overview of Sjorgen Syndrome.

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. It can either be genetic or be caused by an autoimmune disorder.

Over four million people affected. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired, are you?

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has advised anyone with a compromised immune system to consult their physician before drinking tap water. Healthy Divas advises anyone with autoimmune disease to avoid tap water altogether.

When Sharon Moore was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), her doctors informed her that she had a terminal illness of the autoimmune system, and she was offered drugs to cover the pain of the symptoms.

The increasing level of toxins in the environment is making it difficult for the immune system to protect you properly. You need to help the immune system to do its job. Learn how.

Imagine sitting in a wheelchair at your local grocers, and hear a woman say "Why don't people like her shop elsewhere?"

When MS (multiple sclerosis) affects the cognitive areas of the brain, it can create difficulty in thinking, planning, language skills and memory.

Sjogren's Syndrome, pronounced "show grins", is a chronic disorder that occurs when a person's body does not create enough moisure in certain areas of the body. Sjogren's symptom's and diagnosis are explained.

Because both Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease are diseases of the central nervous system, they both manifest themselves in ways that are different person to person.

Goodpasture's syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease, affecting the lungs and kidneys. Symptoms related to this disease and effective treatment options if diagnosed early.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Currently there are no clinically established laboratory investigations available that can predict prognosis or response to treatment.

Some common questions and their answers about the disease known as MS (Multiple Sclerosis).

Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the Central Nervous System.

Multiple Sclerosis disease cannot be cured as of now. But the doctor are looking for one.

Multiple sclerosis is not a common disease people talk about or know anyone having, other than their old aunt who lives miles away. There still is a small population of our nation's youth who suffer from this disease.

Multiple sclerosis also known as Disseminated sclerosis or Encephalomyelitis disseminate is a highly unpredictable, inflammatory and chronic disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS).

Clay Walker, country music star, and his non-profit organization the Band Against Multiple Sclerosis Foundation donated $25,000 to Multiple Sclerosis research.

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome causes the body to over produce certain antibodies in the blood and it causes the blood to become thick. "Sticky blood" is a nickname for this disease, actually. And that leaves you at risk for a lot of different problems.

My personal experience with MS testing.

MS is not a death sentence and people with it, when treate properly, can lead a meaningful life. It occurs mostly in young adults and is thought to be a defect in the immune system that may be of genetic or viral origin.

350,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis. If you're among them, learn what you can do to better manage your symptoms with herbs and other natural remedies.

Unfortunately, my father experiences most multiple sclerosis symptoms. He takes medication to control the symptoms, but it seems the disease has progressed beyond what medication can offer.

Sjogren's Syndrome often affects the saliva producing glands in the body causing dry mouth which can lead to difficulty swallowing, talking and speaking. Proper oral hygiene can help prevent infections and keep the mouth hydrated and clean.

When someone has Bullous pemphigoid, they will experience a blistering of the skin which can be mild as well as severe.

Usually is diagnosed in people over 40.
Your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue.
It affects women more than men.

MS is a complex illness and data on the web can be equally intricate. Fortunately, there are some key web sites that organize the information. They also guide you to helpful national and local groups and the resources they offer.

While some experience only minor symptoms of lupus, others will eventually be killed by the disease.

A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine documents the success of a medication known as FTY720 in controlling the progression of Multiple Sclerosis.

Because of my many minor immune system problems, my family jokes that I am suffering from unknown diseases. This is an article about odd immune diseases.

If you wouldn't DARE to eat a dry cracker without a glass of water near by, you might have Sjogren's...

This is an article that looks at some interesting research going on using "natural" substances.

A poem about MS and how it feels to find out a loved one is sick.

For example, she would have a fever for long period of time, feel tired a