I began my blog in late 2008 partially as an attempt to archive my experiences in learning to cook gluten free. I also wanted to spread the word that untreated celiac disease can lead to other autoimmune diseases, so eating gluten free is not only key to controlling current symptoms, but is crucial for prevention of the future "triggering" of autoimmune disorders. By December 2008 I...
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.
A 33 year old, hockey loving Canuck from Northern Ontario.
In 2005, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Marfan's Syndrome which sparked an interest in research and sharing my experiences with an autoimmune disease and a connetive tissue disorder.
I am a 38 year old mother of 2 sons, and wife to my best friend of 21 years.
For 18 years I have been dealing with one auto immune disease after another, most of them damaging my endocrine system.
I have pituitary disease and pituitary micro adenomyomas and I have been struggling for the past 7 years to get a proper diagnosis and help from the medical community...
Somewhere around November 18th or 19th of 2007, I started feeling what I thought were Carpal Tunnel symptoms in my right hand. The symptoms included: tingling of my fingers, numbness, and I was having trouble typing. I went out and bought wrist guards, and things designed to help CT patients. The symptoms continued for about two weeks and I promised I?d visit the doctor after Thanksgiving....
Hi there! I was diagnosed with RA at age 26 and am interesting in speaking with others who have RA and other auto-immune disorders. I have a blog, All Flared Up, that I update pretty regularly- mainly about how I try to live normally with RA.
I was inspired to create a social network called ACCEPT ME AS I AM because of my very own story of self acceptance. I struggled with accepting what I looked like due to the fact that I am completely because of being diagnosed with alopecia. Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes severe hair loss. In my case the condition is permanent.
After the negative thoughts and effects concerning...
Blind due to congenital glaucoma. Asthma, Diabetes, and Migraines. Fibromyalgia, CFS, and some sort of auto-immune disorder.
I'm a homemaker living in New England with my cat and husband.
I struggle with several auto-immune illnesses, current diagnosed as fibromyalgia, I.C., IBS, and a little Rhuematoid arthritis tossed in the mix. I'm trying to keep my self educated on auto-immune symtoms, treatments, ect.
