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About Lupus 
This page provides answers to questions about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect virtually any organ of the body. The document discusses what exactly lupus is, other types of lupus, ... Details >
About Wegener's Granulomatosis
This page links to numerous topics related to Wegener's granulomatosis.... Details >
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
This site is a layman’s terms summary of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). It covers such topics as diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and coping. It is meant for patients newly diagnosed, however would... Details >
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and side effects of treatment of autoimmune hepatitis.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Autoimmunity Quiz
This self grading quiz consists of 10 questions about autoimmunity. Answers are entered by clicking the option button corresponding to your selection. Click the submit button to see how you scored.... Details >
Behcet's Disease Information
A general overview of Behcet's disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and se... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome: Symptoms
The varied symptoms of this disorder include severe muscle pain and abnormally high numbers of eosinophils. This disease has presented itself only in people taking the amino acid l-tryptophan and it i... Details >
Epidermolysis Bullosa Fact Sheet
Information designed to assist newly diagnosed patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a group of rare, hereditary skin diseases. The page contains a brief description of EB, resources for patients... Details >
FAQs: Alopecia Areata
A general overview about alopecia Areata -- an autoimmune disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere -- presented in a question and answer format.... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions about Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS)
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about APS.... Details >
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Information
Also available in: Spanish
A general overview of Guillain-Barre syndrome that describes the disorder and its treatment, prognosis, and research information. A list of organizations that may provide additional information and re... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
If you have scleroderma... You need not to feel alone!
The Scleroderma Foundation is dedicated to providing emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families, enhancing scleroderma education and public awareness, and funding the most promisi... Details >
Informational Pamphlets: Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) produces and distributes informational pamphlets available to the general public. These materials describe various aspects of the illness, informatio... Details >
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are several types of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA, which typically appears between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. Understanding the symptoms and characteristics of each of them can... Details >
Living With Lupus
Lupus is a rheumatic condition (having to do with the muscles, joints, and connective tissue) that affects 1.5 million people in the United States, including an estimated 10,000 children. Nearly 90% ... Details >
Local Chapters and Support Groups: Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation
The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation sponsors nearly 100 groups located throughout the United States and Canada. These groups, run by volunteers, provide members opportunity to share advice and tips for ... Details >
Lupus Resources for Patients
This site provides tips and tools to stay up to date on the latest information from the laboratories, physicians, clinical trial networks, medical journals, and other outlets that investigate this aut... Details >
Most Common Symptoms and Signs of Behcet's Disease
The American Behcets Disease Association details here the common symptoms of this autoimmune disorder.... Details >
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Local Chapters
There are currently 33 chapters of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. These chapters offer public education and patient services in cooperation with the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Amer... Details >
Patient Education Site - American Thyroid Association
Links to information and resources, including physicians referrals, publications, topic papers and more, related to thyroid disease.... Details >
Pleurisy
Pleurisy occurs when the double membrane (pleura) that lines the chest cavity and surrounds each of your lungs becomes inflamed. The condition, also called pleuritis, typically causes sharp pain, almo... Details >
Pulmonary Hypertension
Also available in: Portugese
This publication describes pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), its symptoms, types of diagnostic tests, and methods of treatment.... Details >
Questions and Answers about Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rheumatic disorder that is associated with moderate to severe muscle pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip area. Stiffness is most noticeable in the morning. Th... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Questions and Answers about Raynaud's Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. This disorder is characterized by episodic attacks, called vasospastic attacks, that cause the b... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page
Also available in: Spanish
A general overview of Sjogren's syndrome that includes a description of the disorder, treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information, a list of referral... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Vitiligo Basics
This document presents questions about vitiligo. The document includes answers on the cause and emotional impact of vitiligo. The document also discusses who gets vitiligo, how vitiligo develops, and ... Details >
What Is Behcet’s Disease?
This consumer publication provides answers to questions about Behçet’s (BAY-sets) disease, an illness that causes symptoms in various parts of the body. The publication includes information on Behçet’... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
What is Myositis
Basic information for consumers about the inflammatory myopathies, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis -- a group of muscle diseases that are considered to be autoimmune disorde... Details >