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I have both Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome (both are rheumatoid disorders) and my doctor has me on Methotrexate and Plaquenil. The former is an oral chemotherapy, the latter, oddly enough, was originally used to treat malaria.
I'm no pharmacologist, but I think those two drugs keep my white blood cell count down to an almost "normal" level.
I hope this helps you ^_^
What else can I help you with?
Can autoimmune diseases be treated with selenium?
Selenium may be useful for treating several autoimmune diseases, especially lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has been discovered that patients suffering from RA have low selenium levels.
Where can one find information about autoimmune diseases?
Information about autoimmune disease can be obtained from your doctor. Womenshealth and Childrenshospital websites offer a lot of useful information on this topic.
Can stem cells help autoimmune disorders?
The use of stem cells to treat autoimmune diseases remains experimental at this time, but I am optimistic that this will eventually be a useful form of treatment, once the details are figured out.
How might infusing dye into cells be a useful tool for diagnosing or treating diseases?
It helps scientist see the disease better so that they can diagnose it
What do you do with ibriprofen to get you high?
Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in over the counter medications such as Advil and Motrin, as well as some prescription medications WILL NOT GET YOU HIGH! It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, it is useful for treating minor aches and pains, fever and headache.
Why is it important to study infectious disease?
By studying Infectious Diseases we learn how they are incubated, growth of the disease, how they are spread, and what drugs or treatments are useful in treating them. By doing this we can hope to reduce suffering and perhaps eradicate the disease.
Why can antibiotics be useful in treating bacterial diseases but not in treating viral diseases?
Antibiotics kill the bacteria but not the people by affecting parts of the bacterial system that humans do not share. Viruses use the person's own systems to do most functions and so not have the same or as many targets for the drugs. There are some antiviral drugs but now as many as antibiotics.
How does Gram stain work and how is it useful to doctors treating bacterial diseases?
A Gram is simply looking for the presence of peptidoglycans in the cell wall (Gram positive bacteria have them). This is useful for physicians attempting to characterize an infectious agent, and narrows down the possibility of species which may be diagnosed.
What electromagnetic wave would be useful for curing disease?
Electromagnetic waves in the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum can be useful for treating diseases such as skin conditions and infections. UV light has germicidal properties that can kill bacteria and viruses, making it a valuable tool in disinfection and medical treatments.
What is epilepsy and why is dilantin useful in treating it?
it slows down brain impulses
What are examples of useful substances?
Water, oxygen, and glucose are examples of useful substances that are essential for sustaining life. Minerals like calcium and iron are also important for various bodily functions. Antibiotics and vaccines are examples of useful substances in healthcare for treating and preventing diseases.
Pacemakers may be useful in treating?
a third degree AV node block
