Auto Immune conditions

Shubhda Chaube recalls her journey from the early symptoms which were diagnosed as Raynaud’s phenomenon to the eventual diagnosis of Limited Systemic Sclerosis at age 47. Find out how she gained the knowledge and courage to handle this condition. Don’t miss the link to the book she has written to support others in their quest for comfort and her responses to our rapid questions. My name is Shubhda, and I am a Systemic Sclerosis warrior living in Michigan, US. My path to diagnosis and learning…

Friendship does not mean sharing good times only. When friends are with you during your worst phase, helping you to stand up, all the time directing you to take the right decisions, it takes on a different meaning. On this Friendship Day, three people with different health conditions share the huge support they have always received from their friends. Akanksha Patankar Mirji, Epilepsy Warrior How have friends played a role in your lives? Within the community? Or outside? Importance of their…

Jaswinder Banga is a 26-year-old young man who was stopped in his tracks with a sudden diagnosis of the debilitating ankylosing spondylitis. While waiting for his critical surgery, he shares his travails since the diagnosis. Please tell us about your present condition. Can you describe it? My present condition is that I am confined to the wheelchair and completely bedridden for the last 3 to 3 and a half years due to severe deformity in hips and knees. Also, my legs are intertwined. This is…

Jhumur Nandi, 58 did not take the unexplained symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) seriously. Fortunately, her family rushed her to the right hospital and the right doctors in time. She also worked hard on her rehabilitation program to get well as soon as possible. The golden time for seeking treatment for any illness is right now. As early as possible. There is no need to hide your ailments, neglect your health, in fear of not finishing chores or making others worry.  How it began We…

ए. अल्फोंस प्रभु रॉय, 60, को कम उम्र में ही दो क्रानिक ऑटोइम्यून बीमारियों, ल्यूपस और सजोग्रेन सिंड्रोम का निदान मिला, और उन्हें कई जटिल लक्षण हैं। इनमें सबसे चुनौतीपूर्ण हैं मुंह सूखा रहना और ब्रेन फॉग। वे इस लेख में अपने अनुभव साझा करते हैं और बताते हैं कि दोनों बीमारियों के प्रबंधन में बहुत सावधानी की जरूरत है वरना इन का काम और घर पर गंभीर प्रभाव पड़ता है। आप कई वर्षों तक एक सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की तेल कंपनी के महाप्रबंधक रहे हैं। कृपया हमें बताएं कि आप कहाँ रहते हैं और आपका वर्तमान जीवन कैसा है…

Dr. Latika Gupta, Consultant Rheumatologist and Senior Lecturer at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Manchester in UK addresses questions on Myositis or Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy, an often-underdiagnosed autoimmune condition. What is Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM) or myositis? Myositis is a group of rare conditions where the immune system, which normally protects us from infections, mistakenly attacks healthy muscle tissue. This causes inflammation in…

7 साल तक कई तरह की अस्पष्ट परेशानियों से जूझने के बाद, महाराष्ट्र के देग्लूर के 32 वर्षीय नीलेश को तब राहत मिली जब उन को स्क्लेरोडर्मा (त्वककाठिन्य) का निदान मिला। इस रोग के कारण हो रहे स्वास्थ्य में उतार-चढ़ाव के बावजूद, वे सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण के साथ अपने व्यक्तिगत और कार्य जीवन दोनों को संभालने की कोशिश करते रहे हैं। उनके जीने का मंत्र है: "मृत्यु एक अंत है, जबकि जीवन संभावनाओं से भरा है। कृपया हमें अपनी स्थिति के बारे में बताएं मुझे स्केलेरोडर्मा नामक ऑटोइम्यून बीमारी है, जो त्वचा और आंतरिक…

Rekha (name changed on request), 24 and a medical student has been living with dysautonomia since childhood and was also diagnosed with Sjogren’s Disease at the age of 21. She shares the challenges she has faced and how she advocates for herself with doctors, friends and colleagues as she navigates the complexities of her condition. I am a 24-year-old female living in India and diagnosed with Sjogren's Disease and Dysautonomia. I am living with dysautonomia since childhood. I love anthropology…

Ulcerative Colitis is an auto-immune condition. Read this article to understand the symptoms, causes, treatment and management of Ulcerative Colitis What is Ulcerative Colitis It is an inflammatory disease that usually begins in the rectum and may later involve the large intestine. It is a lifelong autoimmune condition (the normal bowel bacteria provoke the immune system to attack the wall of the intestine, thus causing injury to the bowel). It is a part of the spectrum of the inflammatory…

These are some steps we can take to reduce the risk of Interstitial Lung Disease: Prevent occupational exposure:  It is advisable to utilize a respirator, which is a mask designed to filter particles from the air, when exposed to hazardous substances such as asbestos, metal dusts, or chemicals.   Exposure to certain allergens: It is recommended to wear a respirator when working in proximity to substances that can trigger chronic allergic reactions, such as hay, grain, bird…