I have just learned my hyper immune system is what probably caused my fibro and rapid spread of arthritis. Im just wondering if anybody else has had this diagnosis and if so what stage if any is your arthritis at and how bad may it get.
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There's a book called The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers MD that I am reading right now. She believes a lot of autoimmune diseases are caused by a broken down immune system. This causes leaky gut and is what causes the autoimmune disorders. I have found the book very interesting and I think in May I am going to start her diet and see what happens. I found her book, because I know that I have food allergies to legumes and I knew I felt better when I cut out gluten but never knew the connection. She explains the connection. It might be worth a read.
Google over active immune disorder it will give you all the info you need to know. The rhuematologist said hyper immune system disorder they are both the same thing. The bodys immune system attacks the body mistakenly, they now know in a lot of fibro patients this is the main trigger for the disease.
@A MyFibroTeam Member Snap ... I will raise you (Double Down) with my autoimmune diseases RA and Gout on top feeding my fibro ... Sucks I swear I rattle when I walk with all the meds (40+) most of which are Pain and RA ,Gout + heart meds... Rock n Roll baby... Just be aware that these type of diseases can affect you internal organs which is what is happening to me with my heart. Feel for you bro ..(That's kiwi for mate which is short for friend)
I may not be here much longer. I have been broken threatened and persecuted for being a Christian. I have been crying for days. So how have you been. I have missed you.
DWas sending prayers for you! Hope that you are strong and fighting to get healthier