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What is your biggest challenge getting healthy and battling an Autoimmune Disease?
I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2008 and have struggled to get it managed. Recently, I have been able to get the pain, stiffness and swelling under control through medication. Being obese, has not helped. In my effort to become healthier I have found my biggest struggle is two part. First, eating constantly (boredom,…
What are some new foods that you've tried? And have they helped or hindered?
I thought I would start another thread. I heard about bone broth and decided to give it a shot. Made my second batch over the last few days adding many new vegetables and beans to it as well the seasonings. One thing I like about making Broths or soups is that gives you an opportunity to try new vegetables. Has anyone else…
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Is anyone still around?
Just wondering if anyone is still around?
RA and lupus
I have both RA and lupus. Can not exercise every day but find warm water pool exercise very beneficial.
Is there any activity here?
Hi.. I have been on the AIP diet a few weeks for my leaky gut and it is helping me a great deal! Anyone else?
Recently diagnosed with MS
And hoping to get some support through an active group. I did not see any posts specific to MS however being an autoimmune disease I assume there are similar challenges.
Hello all
I'll hey right to the point. I have sjogren's, hashimoto's and pcos. I know, joy😐. I've been looking for a diet that won't hurt my wallet but will help at the same time. I'm on disability since I had a stroke which gave me ptsd, anxiety disorder and brain damage, so money is a little tight. Any suggestions?
Steroid treatment fears
I have Hashimoto's and now AI Hepatitis (liver). Just began prednisone treatment and it is expected I will need this for at least 15 months, in addition to immune suppressants soon. I am terrified of weight gain and puffiness from long term steroid use. I have only a little information on what to do with diet, exercise and…
Anyone with Hashimotos?
Just wondering about your diets? What foods are working for you and which do you avoid? Been gluten free for about 3 years now, and it's helped a lot with most of my symptoms, but I think there are more changes I need to make. I would love to hear about what works for you?
Anyone with PMR ( Polymyalgia rheumatica ) ? on Prednisone
Hi, I have had PMR Polymyalgia rheumatica now for near 2 years, I am on Prednisone for it and hate that drug, but no other choice for the pain and high inflammation with PMR. Not a lot is known about PMR, but over the last few years more and more cases are showing up It took the specialists ages to diagnose me, as the only…
PMR ( Polymyalgia rheumatica ) On Prednisone
Hi, I have PMR ( Polymyalgia rheumatica ) , not much is known about this autoimmune disease , it's not terminal but can last from 2 year to 5+ . I do know people who have had it for 10 years. I'm just going into my 2nd year. The only help is to take Prednisone ( the Devils TicTac ) which of you who are on it would know the…
myasthenia gravis
was hoping to find somebody who is dealing with myasthenia gravis
