Autoimmune Disease

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two conditions that are often mistaken for each other because of their numerous similarities. At the same time, there are some key differences that distinguish one from another, and these differences help doctors properly diagnose one or the other. Some experts suggest that fibromyalgia and CFS are related ...click here to read more

Lyme disease can be detected early on by a urine test, as suggested by a new study. The findings come from researchers at George Mason University who have developed a urine test to detect Lyme disease early on. It is one of the largest study of its kind, which took three years and involved 300 ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on its own does not raise cardiovascular complications or death risk after surgery, according to research findings. The study also found no evidence that rheumatoid arthritis is associated with a higher risk of complications related to inflammation. Dr. Alparslan Turan and the research team wrote, “We expected to find an increased risk ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis child patients show higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria. The study found that certain types of bacteria were either higher or lower in children with multiple sclerosis, compared to children without the disease. It was also observed that there were higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria and a decrease in anti-inflammatory bacteria. Lead ...click here to read more

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, so we have compiled a list of articles discussing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and arthritis knee pain. Arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to a condition with the presence of inflammation. Joint pain, swelling, and limited mobility are major characteristics across the board in many different types ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients missing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations face a higher risk of infection, according to research. The researchers looked at data from over 15,000 patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with some types of immunosuppressive medications. At least one in five patients were not vaccinated for influenza, and one in two ...click here to read more

Kidney failure due to interstitial nephritis is triggered by an autoimmune attack on the kidney ducts, according to research. Characterized by tubular atrophy and interstitial scarring, interstitial nephritis is a type of morbid lesion seen in kidney failure patients. There are many causes of interstitial nephritis including adverse affects to drugs, hypertension, and diabetes, and ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease are two illnesses that can cause fatigue and pain, but there are vast differences when it comes to their causes, symptoms, and treatment. Although it may be easy to confuse the two, they are very much different, and these differences can help aid in appropriate treatments. Lyme disease is known as ...click here to read more

Vitiligo is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance. Vitiligo is a disorder that results in discolored patches on the skin, hair, and mucus membrane. Roughly one to two percent of the population has vitiligo, and it is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Insulin resistance is not only a risk ...click here to read more

While fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS) do share the symptom of pain, fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition and multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition. There is still much unknown about the exact cause of fibromyalgia, but it is believed that the condition increases one’s sensitivity to pain. The cause of multiple sclerosis is the destruction ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and lupus are two conditions that can cause pain, but it’s important to recognize the many significant differences between the two. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune systemic disorder, which affects the joints, skin, and practically any organ in the body. Fibromyalgia affects the muscles causing pain, tender points, and extreme ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis are similar in the sense that their primary symptom is pain, but even though the two may share some similarities, distinguishing between them can help choose the appropriate and most effective treatment method for it. Unfortunately, sometimes the two conditions can exist together, which can make treatment that much more difficult. ...click here to read more

Primary Sjögren’s syndrome is linked to sexual dysfunction in women. Researchers of the study strongly warn that sexual dysfunction should not be ignored in Sjögren’s syndrome patients, as it’s been uncovered that women living with the condition experienced increased sexual dysfunction, compared to controls. Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease that causes dry ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is tied to mood disorder symptoms and cognitive impairment. The findings were uncovered through a thorough review of published research, which revealed that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) not only affects the joints and causes pain, but it can also affect the central nervous system, spine, and brain as well. Lead author Dr. Andrei Joaquim ...click here to read more