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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
ARTHRITIS OVERVIEW
One of the most common, disabling diseases
Three types: Osteoarthritis Gout Rheumatoid Arthritis
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Wear and Tear on joints
Affects mostly older adults; men & women
Joint pain, stiffness
Relieved by pain relievers and low-impact exercise
GOUT
Build up of uric acid in joints
Affects mostly older males
May be very painful
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Autoimmune disorder Causes inflamed tissue that destroys cartilage
Affects young and middle-age adults; more females than males
May be very painful
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
Another type of arthritis
Affects the joints of the spine
Likely genetic
Symptoms / treatment
FIBROMYALGIA
“Waste basket diagnosis”
Complex, chronic pain disorder
Affects about 10 million Americans Mostly women
FIBROMYALGIA CONTINUED Diagnosis include
Detailed history Pain in at least 11 of
18 designated tender points.
Other diseases need to be ruled out first
Symptoms include: Widespread pain,
fatigue, sleep disorders, fibro “fog”, headaches, anxiety, and/or depression
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)
Another “Waste basket diagnosis”
Diagnosis must meet 2 criteria: Patient must have unexplained, persistent
fatigue for 6 months or more (other diseases ruled out)
Four or more “approved” symptoms must be present for at least 6 months CFS “fog”, unrefreshing sleep, muscle pain, joint pain
without swelling, headaches, flu-like symptoms, tender lymph nodes, recurring sore throat
CFS CONTINUED May be very debilitating
No medications; no cure
Complementary & alternative medicines may help Cognitive Behavior
Therapy (CBT) Graded Exercise
Therapy (GET)
SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) Immune system
produces antibodies to body cells causing inflammation and tissue damage.
One main characteristic: butterfly facial rash
Other symptoms: Fatigue, joint pain,
fever
SLE CONTINUED
Affects mostly young women
May co-exist with other autoimmune conditions
May affect any organ in the body Death usually occurs from organ failure Survival increasing