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Endocrine Conditions and Autoimmune Diseases

Thyroid disease is one of many endocrine conditions, including diabetes, adrenal fatigue, osteoporosis, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and others. Hashimoto's and Graves' disease are also the most common causes of thyroid disease, and most common autoimmune diseases. thyroid disease, and most common autoimmune diseases. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has put put together this information about endocrine conditions and autoimmune disease.
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
An in-depth, understandable review of information about autoimmune diseases, discussing the causes, symptoms, treatments, and information resources associated with autoimmune conditions
Do You Have an Autoimmune Condition?
Find out whether your symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and depression are pointing to an undiagnosed autoimmune condition, including the Autoimmune Disease Symptoms Checklist, a handy tool to bring to the doctor to aid in getting diagnosed.
Endocrine Disease Information Center
Comprehensive information about common diseases of the endocrine glands, including: Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, and endocrinology organizations, support groups and resources.
Understanding the Immune System
A comprehensive guide to understanding the immune system, its anatomy, disorders, with a discussion of immune complex diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, and cancers of the immune system.
Do You Have an Autoimmune Disease?
A look at whether symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and depression are pointing to an undiagnosed autoimmune condition, including the Autoimmune Disease Symptoms Checklist, a handy tool to bring to the doctor to aid in getting diagnosed.
Effective New Autoimmune Disease Drugs to Use Scorpion Venom
Researchers have reported that the venom of scorpions will eventually become an effective new drug treatment for some common autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus, as well as more than sixty other autoimmune disorders.
Do You Need an Endocrinologist?
When your thyroid disease has been diagnosed by a family practice or primary care doctor, should you request a consultation with an endocrinologist? If you're being treated for thyroid disease but still don't feel well, is it time to ask for a second opinion? Find out more about when you need to see a thyroid specialist.
Get To Know Your Endocrine System - Lauri Aesoph ND
Naturopathic perspective on an overview of the endocrine system.
Hormones
Medically oriented overview of hormonal interactions, with charts.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Organization that studies all facets of autoimmune diseases, including thyroid diseases

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