Autoimmune Diseases Support Group

Hi, so I have scleroderma, lupus, underactive thyroid, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, and work as a community nurse. I am on 50mg predisolone, 100mcg thyroxine,...

I am an immunocompromised rheumatoid arthritis patient. If you are immunocompromised have you been able to find the drug EVUSHELD. It is used to treat...

11yr old daughter, after minor cold symptoms and trip to Caribbean, back of knees pain(maybe lymphs) bend over when walking, then knee pain stopped, now...

75 yr old female suffering for years with tingling and numbness over my entire body. Have been misdiagnosed so many times. RA factor 40, ANA...

Hi everyone,Does anyone recognize this rash? I have several autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, lymphocytic colitis) and this rash has persisted on both arms...

Has anyone had experience coming off opioids (for pain due to Rheumatoid Arthritis) to start LDN treatment (Low Dose Naltrexone)? If so, I am interested...

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis with positive RF ( rheumatoid factor ) three years ago. I think my RF is borderline at 10.5 but...

I have rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years under control I also have hypothyroidism for 15 years under control. I have been sick with different illnesses...

I’ve been dealing with chronic joint pain (worst in my neck), enlarged lymph nodes, heart palpitations, fatigue, mood swings, positive ANA, positive RF antibodies (IgA,...

My local Neurologist sent me to a NeuroMuscular specialist at the local university medical center (not a level 3 like Mayo Clinic) for evaluation of...

I am a 74 year old female who has had psoriasis for over 40 years. The psoriasis was present on my scalp and ears in...

I am HIV positive. Over 4 years ago my doctor ordered along with the usual by annual HIV lab an ANA test and it came...

I am diagnosed in the last 4 months with rheumatoid arthritis. We are still trying to find the right treatment to help. Azathoiprine made me...

I think I've had an extreme response to hydroxychloroquine. I was diagnosed in April with palindromic rheumatoid arthritis and put on 400mg of HCQ. I...

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 8 years ago, but am RF negative. I started on hydroxychloroquine and eventually methotrexate in addition. I felt...

I an a 60 yr old female with out any underlying medical problems (diabetes, heart problems, high, cholesterol etc) I was diagnosed and treated with...

Hi! I’m new here. My name is Beka. I’m 43 years old, and I live near Atlanta Georgia. I’ve cross-posted this since we’re still not...

Hey guys, new to group. I have a question that maybe someone who's been through something similar can help me with. Im a 33 year...

I know this will be a long read but please bear with me. In 2014 I suddenly was stricken with extreme fatigue, my body racked...

Has anyone tried leflunomide? My rheumatologist prescribed it for my inflammatory arthritis (no rheumatoid factor in my blood tests). I haven't taken it yet. The...