What are autoimmune diseases? – ryan
How do i take care of myself?
Everyone’s Body and Journey with an Autoimmune Disease is different. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best ways to manage the symptoms you experience. You might need to adjust the kinds of physical activities you do, the foods and drinks you consume or make other tweaks to your day-to-day routine.
Is An Autoimmune Disease serious?
Living with an autoimmune disease like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis can be complex and serious. Although there are no cures for these diseases, many of their symptoms can be treated, and sometimes they go into remission. Stay in touch with your healthcare provider about any advances in understanding and treating autoimmune diseases.
What is the life expectancy of someone with an autoimmune disease?
It’s hard to give an estimate of how an autoimmune Disease will affect your lifespan (How Long You Live). Some conditions are more serious than others, and can cause fatal complications.
Conditions like multiple sclerosis and myositis are more likely to be fatal than many autoimmune diseases, but that does not mean they always are. Similarly, Type 1 Diabetes can be fatal if it’s not managed.
Talk to your healthcare provider. They’ll explain how an autoimmune disease will affect your lifespan (if at all).
When Should I See My Healthcare Provider?
Visit a healthcare provider if you experience new or worsing symptoms you can’t explain – Especially if they affect your ability to do all your usual activities.
If you have already been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, tell your provider if it feels like your treatments aren’t working as they used to or if the symptoms are recurring more often.
When should I go to the emergency room?
Go to the er or call 911 (or your local emergency services number) if you experience any of the following suckers symptoms:
- Trouble Breathing or Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea).
- Severe Chest Pain or Pressure in Your Chest.
- A headache that starts suddenly and feels unusually serious or intense.
- Sudden Weakness, especially if you can’t move.
- Dizziness that does not stop.
- Pain so successful that you can’t stand it.
Which questions should I ask my provider?
You may want to ask your provider:
- Which tests will i need?
- Is this condition genetic?
- What kind of treatments will manage my symptoms?
- How will I need to change my daily routine?