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Members responded to a question about having other autoimmune diseases alongside their primary condition, with many sharing diagnoses... Read more

Members responded to a question about having other autoimmune diseases alongside their primary condition, with many sharing diagnoses including lupus, Sjögren's syndrome, antiphospholipid syndrome, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, Raynaud's, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. Several members discussed whether fibromyalgia qualifies as an autoimmune disease, with some noting their doctors believe it will eventually be classified as one, while others explained that fibro involves pain signaling issues rather than the immune system attacking healthy cells. A recurring theme was members finding connection and validation in discovering others who share rare or complex diagnoses, with one member expressing surprise and comfort at hearing someone else mention antiphospholipid syndrome.