How can chemotherapy agents help halt the advance of autoimmune disease?
Some examples: methotrexate, and Rituximab
In the case of Rituxan, the agent keeps the body's B cells from maturing.
This reduces how I fight infections and viruses but also how much I fight my own tissues.
Thankfully, we've generated some creative ways to stave off how to keep our bodies from attacking ourselves.
Why are autoimmune diseases on the rise?  There is a strong hypothesis in "The Lady's Handbook for her Mysterious Illness." The book whose author I interviewed in episodes 206-208.
What meds do you take to manage your autoimmune disease?
Is it helping keep your disease in check?

Episode 229: IVIg Infusions

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