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Does it seem like autoimmune diseases are on the rise?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 11 1:26pm | Replies (54)
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@hi2l

I was first diagnosed with ITP (Immune thrombocytopenia) in 2019 after a pre-surgery blood test showed a platelet count of 10. After being referred to a hematologist further testing showed I also had CAD (Cold agglutinin disease) and MGUS. I've been treated for the ITP with prednisone, ivig, Promacta and now Nplate infusion. My platelet count with Nplate is now at 70 and my bruising and bleeding have gotten a little better. As I understand it, there is no treatment for the CAD or MGUS. I'll be 77 in December. I guess at this age all these conditions should be expected but I'm wondering if anyone has been cured of any of these autoimmune disorders.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Oct 10, 2021

Hello @hi2l and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You asked a very good question and I don’t think anyone has an answer for. Most autoimmune diseases are considered chronic diseases that can be managed, but not cured. Many people, like my sister, go into a long term remission, when everything is OK as long as they stick to their treatment plan. I haven’t been so fortunate. I’m still being treated and relying on MRI’s to see how I’m doing. But, I’m doing OK.
I included this link to a discussion about MGUS that might interest you. You can read it and post any questions or comments that you’d like
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mgus-bgus-diet/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-have-mgus/
Are you still on prednisone? And you’ve made it safely through covid?

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