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Multiple autoimmune disorders

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Nathan Barnes

Nathan Barnes

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come the 1st March my T1D will be 43 years old and pretty well controlled however over the last year I have had symptoms of another autoimmune disorder called Sjögren’s syndrome. It appears when I experience flare ups I want to eat rubbish.
is anyone else struggling with multiple autoimmune syndrome? Apparently vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder too.
 
I have type 2, Hypothyroidism and Vitiligo.
 
I've lost count as to how many autoimmune conditions I have 🙂 They don't bother me so life goes on as normal 🙂
 
Anitram said:
I also have vitiligo, mostly on my hands. I have photos, some from as far back as 1970, where you can see patches on my face but they aren't there any more, which is strange as I thought it was irreversible.

Martin
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Apparently ointments and corticosteroids can restore pigmentation. It doesnt bother me a lot as on my hands (knuckles and inside wrists) and mainly shows up when i get a tan. I think mine has improved a little lately. Light therapy can help restore pigment too.
 
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