Autoimmune

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Find out how to counter the difficulties serious intestinal issues can cause to your sex life.
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You don't have to live with pain. Learn the facts and don't be fooled by misconceptions.
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Autoimmune diseases cause distress, medical complications and, possibly, fertility issues.
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While IBD is a serious condition, knowing the facts will help you best manage your disease.
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Millions of Americans suffer from this form of inflammatory bowel disease. Know the signs.
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While you manage arthritis, you can still have a comfortable, even robust, lifestyle.
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IBD is actually a variety of digestive disorders that affect about 3 million people in the U.S.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) creates obstacles for sex, but wise choices can mitigate them.
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Parkinson's gives you enough to handle without having to worry about sexual difficulties.
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Crohn's disease, a form of IBD, affects millions of people in the United States.
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People with autoimmune disorders face a number of difficulties, including with sexual function.
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You probably know someone with an autoimmune disease, but what does it mean?
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Arthritis pain and stiffness can both be reduced with exercise, but easy does it.
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In an instant, everything changes. Learning to cope is the only way forward.
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Hormones and genetics may explain why your immune system is attacking your body.
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This skin condition is often misunderstood, but the obstacles it poses to sex can be overcome.
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A mutually beneficial sex life is achievable following a lupus diagnosis.
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You can live a full and happy life…yes, even without gluten.
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While autoimmunity remains incurable and its cause unknown, dietary changes may help.
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Easily mistaken for a nut allergy, this syndrome is a unique and lifelong condition.
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Flatulence and more—everything you never really wanted to know about gas.
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What may seem like a small, single tick bite can affect your health in the future.
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Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease and the number-one cause of hypothyroidism.
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It's not just an old person's condition, and misconceptions can delay diagnosis.
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RRMS is the most common type of MS, leading to chronic fatigue and so much more.
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Learn how to cope with aches below your waist without compromising your quality of life.
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An acclaimed burlesque performer finally finds her own truth: I am not my hair.
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The research suggests a correlation even if the mechanism is still under investigation.
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Inflammatory bowel disease not only changes your life but your libido, too.
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The autoimmune skin disease can spread from your arms to the area between your legs.
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Honest communication between partners about chronic diarrhea can improve sex and intimacy.
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Discomfort can make life—and sex—challenging. This herbal item might help, but do your research.
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Men diagnosed with MS may have complications with erections and orgasms.
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Millions of people have chronic pain, affecting their daily lives and their sexual health.
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Finding love while living with a rebellious immune system is complicated but not impossible.
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MS can take a toll on your mental, physical and sexual well-being.
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The 'Dead to Me' star has taken control of her health.
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The 'Dead to Me' actor discusses the struggle of her recent diagnosis.
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The autoimmune disease affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans, but it is manageable.
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Since many sufferers are undiagnosed, it's an important topic for everyone.
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Ankylosing spondylitis causes chronic inflammation and pain that can lead to sexual dysfunction.
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'The great imitator' can be hard to pin down, so look out for these common signs.
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Exercise and nutrition can help prevent inflammatory bowel disease, new research suggests.
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Create a gluten-free home, be safe in social settings and know how to react to gluten ingestion.
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The inflammatory disease affects a quarter of U.S. adults and is a leading cause of disability.
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The star opens up about IVF, married life and rebounding from a debilitating health scare.
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Coping with a CF diagnosis is difficult. Find the ideal method for you.
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How does UC feel, and what tests do doctors run if they believe you have it?
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Research indicates that innovative dietary approaches could address the causes of autoimmunity.
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First identified 100 years ago, the condition is still controversial and often misdiagnosed.
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What's the actual science and what's just something someone heard once?
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There are dozens of forms of this condition, each with distinct characteristics. Find out more.
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Know the symptoms of CD and your predisposition for it. Getting tested could save your life.
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Is there treatment for this chronic autoimmune condition? Learn how to manage it.
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A leading cause of physical disability, the chronic issue also affects mental and sexual health.
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While inflammatory bowel disease is a lifelong and chronic illness, some symptoms are treatable.
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This chronic condition can slow you down, but it doesn't have to hold back your sex life.
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Sex is still possible even if psoriasis affects your penis. Extra care and lube are first steps.
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You manage inflammatory bowel disease by inducing a state of remission and preventing flare-ups.
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The 100-plus types of autoimmunity can affect almost every body part and system.
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Inflammatory bowel disease requires planning ahead, but the good life is within easy reach.
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There is no cure for UC, but there are options to help you manage this condition.
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More than 100 such conditions affect millions of Americans by attacking healthy cells.
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Each of the 100-plus types of autoimmunity is distinct, but many share certain characteristics.
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Autoimmune conditions affect people in myriad ways, including physically, mentally and sexually.
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For people with autoimmunity, communication with their partner is key to a healthy relationship.
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The autoimmune skin disorder can create flaking, scaling and open sores on your private parts.
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Creams, oral therapies and injections help manage the common condition.
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How to contextualize and interpret chronic pain and your next steps to relief.
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A close relationship with your toilet does not mean sex is out of the question.
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You can navigate both these things successfully with the right strategies and communication.
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Reactive arthritis arises from bacterial infections in your body, including STDs.
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Maintaining good oral hygiene should be a crucial goal for everyone who is susceptible to IBD.
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We know that psoriasis causes problems with male fertility. Does the same hold true for women?
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What is an overactive thyroid and how can it affect your life?
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What's behind an overactive thyroid and how do you distinguish it from something else?
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You have many ways to stop an overactive thyroid from affecting your everyday life.
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'Soft sex' can be great sex, especially to help you minimize pain and pressure.
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Do not let a rebellious gut kill your sexual satisfaction.
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The world discovered this rare autoimmune disorder when singer Celine Dion announced she had it.
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Rheumatologists think the difference may come down to genes, hormones or environmental factors.
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People with irritable bowel syndrome are far more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
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You can't treat the condition by yourself, but you can engage in some fibromyalgia self-care.
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The cause of Crohn's disease is unknown, and it can’t be cured. Find out more.
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Find out the many ways psoriasis can appear, including the different plaque types.
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If you have this condition, get diagnosed. Don't find out what happens to untreated psoriasis.
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Psoriasis can be managed with attention to diet and lifestyle, as well as with medical support.
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Irritable bowel syndrome has no single known cause and is categorized in four ways.
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Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms overlap with more serious conditions. Get a medical opinion.
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Not all stomach aches are equal. Know when to seek help for the symptoms of Crohn's disease.
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There's no need for shame—even celebrities discuss this autoimmune disease.
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