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Originally Posted by GIGI69
I have MS and Crohn's disease. Both are autoimmune diseases (so they think). I have had Crohn's disease since 1990 and MS since (2004 or 06 depending on how you count your start date). The doctors feel the autoimmune response that has been attacking my digestive system all these years has turned on my neurological system.
So, I began to do some research. I located a doctor that specializes in the immune system (I have actually talked with some of her patients). I have an appt to see if she can provide any help. Most of her patients (not the ones I talked to) are AIDS patients but if this is all traced back to the immune system wouldn't it be smart to attack the root rather than just react to the results?
Has anyone else tried this approach? Do you just stick with your neurologist to treat you.
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I am in ms limbo, and my other dxs are not immune in nature. That said, I'll add this....
I think treating an immune disorder's sx and not the root of the problem is like taking a pain pill for a broken leg and not setting the bone.
Problem is how do you treat an immune disorder?
My theory is, take decent care of the whole body - diet, exercise, blah blah blah lol. And try not to get sick ( colds, flu, etc) because those are the things that ramp up immune responses, which in turn exacerbate the immune diseases.
does that make sense?
And no, I don't put all my eggs in the neuro's basket. I have a wonderful PCP/internist and pain doc too. I would seek council with a nutrinionalist if such were available - but then I'd need a cook too.
