I contracted Hepatitis C in 1979 from 4 blood transfusions A liver biopsy in 1994 revealed Chronic Hepatitis C. After Cancer, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and now Hep C, my liver was in bad shape. The medical establishment advised me to get my papers in order and expect to live another 3 to 5 years, and hope that something would come along to help. 14 years later, Lloyd has been virus free...
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.
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...
Hi, I had a tongue biopsy last week that has not healed. I did not have any pain prior to the biopsy now the pain prevents me from eating. Is there a natural cure to heal the tongue after a biopsy? Kindly let me know and thank you so much.
I have sarcoidosis which is an autoimmune disease which can effect any organ system in the body. I was originally diagnosed in 1990 with a lung biopsy. I started with neurosarcoidosis in 2000, and have been on disability since then. I have battled the disease with Prednisone on and off over the years, and am now on chronic chemotherapy meds for a chronic aseptic meningitis from...
diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis in June 2008, acquired Diabetes whilst taking Prednisolone, and then R. Arthritis dwhilst taking Azathioprine. Have Ascites due to Cirrhossis and had a P.E then fluid on my lungs.
Diagnosed with Sjorgrens syndrome in March 2009 although have had symptons of dry mouth and dry eyes for over 6 yrs
None of it controlled or...
I am 62 and was diagnosed with PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) and ulcerative colitis seven years ago, after several major cholangitis episodes. For several years I needed stent replacements in my main bile duct, because of biliary strictures, but this was resolved 1.5 years ago. I take UDCA (ursofalk) and mesalazine, as well as a large range of vitamins etc. After checking PSC on...
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.
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.
Im 38 years old who was diagnosed with paraneoplastics....
If you dont know what that means it means I may have cancer
the only thing is........they cant find it!
I just had a biopsy of my thyroid and they found suspicious cells.
Now I have to meet with a endocrinologist and a surgeon to
get to the bottom of this.
