Our immune systems are one of the most complex systems of the body, and scientists still have a lot to learn about how it works and what happens when it goes haywire. We do know, however that many painful disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Celiac’s can occur when the immune system betrays us and ends up attacking healthy cells.
We know that the immune system can be triggered by allergies, infections, drugs and even stress. MedShadow helps you sift through the research on how to minimize flare ups of autoimmune diseases and manage the side effects of medicines used to tone down your body’s defense mechanisms.
Essential Information
The goal of RA treatment is to relieve pain and reduce or stop inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints and organs. Here's a comprehensive guide to rheumatoid arthritis drugs.
Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone can treat conditions like lupus and multiple sclerosis effectively and with few side effects. A slew of drugs, both new and...
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a condition that causes red, inflamed, itchy rashes, and blistered, cracked patches of skin. People with eczema have very dry skin, which prevents...
Angela started experiencing significant side effects after starting methotrexate for her rheumatoid arthritis. She found that a change in diet, rather than medication, was the best treatment. By Angela...
Crohn’s disease is a notoriously difficult autoimmune condition to treat. For that reason, the search is always on for fresh possibilities and new combinations of treatments.
The natural plant turmeric has many curative powers but must be used carefully to avoid unintended, even dangerous, side effects. Even though it’s been called a “miracle root,” the...