Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce tears, saliva and sweat. These glands are attacked by the immune system, for reasons unknown. Although there is no cure, proper treatment should provide comfort and ... [... more]
Better Health |
A note about medication:
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complex disorder which causes inflammation (pain, heat and swelling) in the joints and sometimes other organs of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is an "auto-immune" disease; this means that a person's natural defence ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Donna Talman
Donna Hamil Talman is a psychotherapist with an interest in the mind/body connection that predated her diagnosis with lupus erythematosus, an auto-immune disease which affects many more women than men. Her desire to find a greater meaning in her ... [... more]
Random House |
Mary J. Shomon
Thyroid disease sufferer Mary J Shomon is the author of The Thyroid Diet, Living Well with Hypothyroidism, Living Well with Autoimmune Disease, Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, and Living Well with Graves' Disease and ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease characterised by muscular weakness. The symptoms are caused by the immune system interfering with the transmission of messages from the nerves to the muscles. There is no cure. Myasthenia gravis is an ... [... more]
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