i have 28 year old son with a autoimmune disease called Chronic Re curing Inflammatory Optic Neuritis.?

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He lost his sight in one eye at 17 and takes steriods to retain sight in his other eye is there any help out there for him please.?
Steroids are the main treatment. He should see an Opthalmologist that specializes in optic neuritis to determine the best treatment for him.  (+ info)

has anyone heard of chronic inflammatory poli neuropathy disease?

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my dad was diagnosed with the above disease 5 yrs ago the recommended treatment has not yet worked anyway in the past yr i have started havin weird sudden pains in random parts of my body is this hereditary?
Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy

Definition:

Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is a disorder involving slowly progressive or repeated episodes of loss of movement or sensation, caused by inflammation of multiple nerves.

Alternative Names:
Polyneuropathy - chronic inflammatory
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is a common type of damage to nerves outside the brain or spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy) involving multiple nerves (polyneuropathy). An acute form of the disorder is called Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Polyneuropathy implies a widespread process that usually affects both sides of the body equally. The cause of chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is an abnormal immune response. The specific antigens, immune processes, and triggering factors are variable and in many cases are unknown.

It may occur in association with other conditions such as HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus erythematosis, chronic active hepatitis, and blood cell abnormalities.  (+ info)

what is chronic inflammatory demylinating polynernpathy?

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What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)?
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a neurological disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms. The disorder, which is sometimes called chronic relapsing polyneuropathy, is caused by damage to the myelin sheath (the fatty covering that wraps around and protects nerve fibers) of the peripheral nerves. Although it can occur at any age and in both genders, CIDP is more common in young adults, and in men more so than women. It often presents with symptoms that include tingling or numbness (beginning in the toes and fingers), weakness of the arms and legs, loss of deep tendon reflexes (areflexia), fatigue, and abnormal sensations. CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease.  (+ info)

is chronic inflammatory cell is lymphocyte?

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NO...lymphocyte is a white blood cell that attacks bacteria in the blood..it's use to fight infections..cleans the blood...  (+ info)

Shin Splints (Chronic) - What works and is there a permanent fix?

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Years of undiagnosed pain and finally some scans have identified the cause of pain - Finally I have proof! Sports specialist has written out a script for Prednisolone for starters. I already take Mobic (anti-inflammatory for disc prolapse-degeneration) and codeine for pain management.

Any information you would like to share on Shin Splints / Prednisolone / Other treatments much appreciated. Thank you.
No way Jan, there is a very simple exercise that you can do that will stop your shin splint pain. From either a long sitting position or lying on your back with the knees absolutely straight, have the muscles of the feet pull the front of the feet up towards the shins. The only movement that occurs is at the ankles and you will know that you are doing this correctly as there will be a pulling sensation in the calves. Hold that pull for 10 seconds and then relax for a few seconds. Repeat that movement between 5 and 10 times twice a day and more if possible. That will stop the problem without the use of medications.  (+ info)

Is there any positive healing process for sufferer of Chronic Demyelinating Polyneuropathy ?

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I'm a 5 years sufferer of Peripheral Neuropathy. Nerve conduction study & sural nerve biopsy, confirmed finding of Chronic Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. All kinds of medication have been given over a period of 16 weeks all without improvement. Various options have been suggested, not really recommended as less than 50% recovery, including some serious after effects. (1) Intravenous Immuno Globulin to be given 5 days running, 2-3 hrs Hosp. attendance. Has anyone taken the above course & what has been the result? I have to make up my mind within the next 7 days whether I should go through with this option, as I have been given some frightening likely serious after consequences. Please can someone help, as the PAIN especialy in the prone position, (in bed at night) is becoming unbearable. Thanks in advance. a.w.p.
Homeopathic Treatment :-

By the symptoms you have give I would recommend ARNICA MONTANA in 30 potency + RHUS TOX in 30 potency and HYPERICUM PERF in 30 potency. The dosage is as follows 3 drops of each remedy together in just a sip of warm water. Take it on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before meals. Take it for three days and let me know the results while continuing with the remedies. By the grace of God you will start feeling better within three days though the full cure might take some time depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Take care and God bless, and please keep me posted about your progress regularly. get well real soon.  (+ info)

I have a undiaignosed chronic inflammatory disease, with steroids,my SED rate has dropped,w/ meds,?what if it?

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medicines in use crestor,trental,predisone,singular,zyrtec-d,Xopenex HFA,Benydrl,Neurotin,Rhinocort,Lasix
What diseases are controlled by steriods?
I have sarcoidosis (which is in remission). I was prescribed steroids but never got to take them because my inflammation began going down right before I took my first dose.  (+ info)

i have chronic tendinitis in my foot and ankle. I can not take oral anti-inflammatory....any herbal ideas?

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I am in extreme pain. Tried many foot doctors, p.t. cortisone shots etc,,,,,
1. Bromelain 500 mg - 3/day.
2. Fish oil - 1000 mg - 3/day.
3.MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane -
6000 mg/day. Two tablets, three times a day.

Causes -

Poorly-fitted shoes that rub against foot tendons.

Bone spurs in the feet or elsewhere that irritate tendons.

Obesity, which puts abnormal pressure on the legs and feet.

Repeated overuse of the wrist, which can inflame the tendons.

Overuse of the tendons in the shoulder, sometimes seen in swimmers or in the serving arm of a tennis player.

Overuse of arm muscles, which can cause inflammation of tendons in the elbow, such as tennis or golfer's elbow.  (+ info)

Which kind of doctor should I go to if I suspect I may have some type of inflammatory or autoimmune disorder?

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I've been to two rheumatologists and one diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, I have a list of symptoms that come and go together--like a flare--some of which involving muscle twitching and spasms. Abnormal blood tests have included a positive ANA and elevated muscle enzymes.
I think your in the right type of doctor's office; however you may need another doctor. I went to a couple of rhuematologists when I was having joint pain for years. My labwork never showed any elevations high enough to be diagnosed with RA or anything. After 5 years and 2 different doctors, I finally took a long list of all my complaints in the exam room with me. The nurse practitioner was the one who finally listened to me and prescribed plaquenil, voltaren, and sulfasalazine for me. It took 5 months before the drugs began to help significantly, but now I feel 95% better. So my point is, you may need to see another doctor, or go back to your doctor with your list and insist that he/she give you some relief. Best wishes.  (+ info)

What other diseases is associated with demyelinating disease besides MS?

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I had a MRI done where they found demyelinating disease and thinks that it's multiple sclerosis I have several of the symptoms for MS I have to get a spinal tap done.
Besides MS, there are several other demyelinating diseases, such as the leukodystrophies (Adrenoleukodystrophy, Canavan Disease, Krabbe Disease, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Cockayne Syndrome, and Alexander's Disease), Marchiafava-Bignami Disease, Central pontine myelinolysis, and Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). Among other things, the spinal tap will help to rule out some of the other demyelinating diseases. Some of these are fairly unlikely (for example, Adrenoleukodystrophy occurs when more than 90% of the adrenal cortex is destroyed, and is a very rare condition, so you'd likely have far more symptoms without a functioning adrenal cortex).

The "white spots" visible on an MRI are generally pretty specific for MS; in other words, for certain white spot patterns, only MS produces such patterns on an MRI. That, along with the other tests (blood tests and lumbar puncture) can rule out the other causes of white spots on an MRI.

The referenced site has loads of (mostly medical) information about all of these diseases, but it may be helpful to you. You can look up each disease individually and find some information on them.

Good luck.  (+ info)

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