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@edda

I think, I can feel for you, because I was in the same situation. Looked like a picture of health. But donˋt let that fool you. After going thru this period of autoimmune desease symptoms, 7 years, you can tell now, that I am going thru this pain, IBS. Crohns and nausea, headaches, dizziness etc has taken its toll. On top, I became dependent on opioids for back and neck pain. Became isolated from friends and family, because I did not want them to see, what pain I had to endure. Now I have anxiety and depression, and you would not want to see me now. I think, the autoimmune problems are that your own body attacks you, via brain and digestive problems. Does anybody went thru this after years of golden health and happiness?

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Hi, @edda - I'm sorry to hear about the pain you've gone through. You mentioned experiencing anxiety and depression, and I wanted to suggest you might check out our Depression & Anxiety group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/depression-anxiety/.