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Multiple autoimmune disorders
If I have IC, ulcerative Cotis, Graves, eczema, what type if dr should I see? I have an endo dr and gastro dr and reg pc. But I am nervous of side effects of meds on my bladder.. Should I go to an immulogists or some other dr that can over all issue.. I live in pgh area.. So if anyone has any suggestions please let me know
Hey hmc1974.
Don't despair yet.
You're stronger than what you think!
There are many things you can do on your own that are free or low cost.
Life is precious and there's this spark inside you to fight for better health, otherwise, you wouldn't have bothered with this forum, right?
So having said that, I can offer you some suggestions that may help, but I'll need some details about your medical history, like tests, meds, diet, relationships,fitness level, past traumas (physical or emotional), surgeries, infections etc.
You may pm me directly if you prefer.
Note that this information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Take care!
Niko
Don't despair yet.
You're stronger than what you think!
There are many things you can do on your own that are free or low cost.
Life is precious and there's this spark inside you to fight for better health, otherwise, you wouldn't have bothered with this forum, right?
So having said that, I can offer you some suggestions that may help, but I'll need some details about your medical history, like tests, meds, diet, relationships,fitness level, past traumas (physical or emotional), surgeries, infections etc.
You may pm me directly if you prefer.
Note that this information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Take care!
Niko
Alot of that Niko makes alot of sense. As far as stress goes I have had alot of stress lately and with the illnesses it is only getting worse.. I have tried to learn to relax and calm it down.. I am waiting for more results but they still have not sent me copies.. Some of the alternative approaches are expensive.. From food to vitamins to others .. With not working that is a stretch to do that. Thanks everyone
Hi hmc1974 and welcome to the forum.
You also have the option to seek a Holistic Doctor, a Naturopathic Doctor
or a Doctor/health practitioner who practices Functional Medicine.
With grave's disease, there are different treatment options, one of them is treatment with radioactive iodine and another one is surgery (both of these to be avoided unless your condition is critical and there ate no other choice and then there are anti-thyroid medications or natural treatments available, or even a combination of these two.
The natural treatment may be challenging and long, but if it can be safely and effectively implemented, it would come with the great benefit of very little or no side effects.
For your other conditions, a holistic approach is the preferred choice, as
most treatments with medication regarding these conditions have a very poor efficacy record, and very limited prospect of cure.
Certain medical tests still have to be ordered through your medical specialists though.
These conditions often share similar etiologies and this can be used
to the patients advantage for treatment.
The basic causes of the vast majority of diseases at the most fundamental level is lack of enzymes, malnutrition, and malabsorption.
Not bacteria, germs, parasites, viruses and toxins.
These are only offensive once the immune system has been seriously compromised because of significant imbalances.
One of the most important co-factors is stress! Grossly underrated in modern medicine. Through a long pathway of interactions chronic stress -which includes hidden or suppressed stress-can be a causative co-factor in any disease process.
New studies show that chronic stress is linked to runaway unstoppable
inflammatory response (part of the healing response of the immune system) even to simple illness like colds or flu!
Let me know if you need more details.
Note that this information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Best wishes!
Niko
You also have the option to seek a Holistic Doctor, a Naturopathic Doctor
or a Doctor/health practitioner who practices Functional Medicine.
With grave's disease, there are different treatment options, one of them is treatment with radioactive iodine and another one is surgery (both of these to be avoided unless your condition is critical and there ate no other choice and then there are anti-thyroid medications or natural treatments available, or even a combination of these two.
The natural treatment may be challenging and long, but if it can be safely and effectively implemented, it would come with the great benefit of very little or no side effects.
For your other conditions, a holistic approach is the preferred choice, as
most treatments with medication regarding these conditions have a very poor efficacy record, and very limited prospect of cure.
Certain medical tests still have to be ordered through your medical specialists though.
These conditions often share similar etiologies and this can be used
to the patients advantage for treatment.
The basic causes of the vast majority of diseases at the most fundamental level is lack of enzymes, malnutrition, and malabsorption.
Not bacteria, germs, parasites, viruses and toxins.
These are only offensive once the immune system has been seriously compromised because of significant imbalances.
One of the most important co-factors is stress! Grossly underrated in modern medicine. Through a long pathway of interactions chronic stress -which includes hidden or suppressed stress-can be a causative co-factor in any disease process.
New studies show that chronic stress is linked to runaway unstoppable
inflammatory response (part of the healing response of the immune system) even to simple illness like colds or flu!
Let me know if you need more details.
Note that this information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Best wishes!
Niko
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Usually you need to consult an internal medicine specialist. Some of them see autoimmune disorders more than others. There are no specialists specially designated to this field as such as a nephrologist or a cardiologist. This is because the autoimmune disease affects many body parts and has to be treated by a wide array of specialists. If you are worried about kidney, then consult a nephrologist. Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
Usually you need to consult an internal medicine specialist. Some of them see autoimmune disorders more than others. There are no specialists specially designated to this field as such as a nephrologist or a cardiologist. This is because the autoimmune disease affects many body parts and has to be treated by a wide array of specialists. If you are worried about kidney, then consult a nephrologist. Hope this helps. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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