Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still very new at this time. Over two million Canadians have an autoimmune disorder. So far it seems like the virus does not target people with autoimmune disorders unless they are on immunosuppressants. This includes treatment for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel diseases. Such […]
It was July 2016, in Montreal, Canada. I was about 27 years old. I had a cold or flu that would not go away. It was summer, and I had been drinking a lot. I went on a trip to see an old friend up north, and there were a few back-to-back events and many […]
Cory’s story: https://behcetscanada.ca/blog/how-i-found-out-i-had-behcets/ Joanne’s story: https://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/joannes-story/ Ashley and Rochell’s story: https://www.celgene.com/rare-disease-day-what-its-like-living-with-behcets-disease/ Cindy’s story: https://www.eurordis.org/news/triumphs-defeats-living-behcet-s-disease Leslie’s story: https://globalgenes.org/2012/12/19/confessions-from-a-patient-with-behcets-disease/ Neuro Behcet’s: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/my-health-story/behcets-disease-portrait-of-an-artist/ Ellen’s Story: https://www.whatisbiotechnology.org/index.php/exhibitions/campath/stories/ellen Jan’s story: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/patient-stories/jan-mather-behcets-syndrome-journey/ Suzanne’s story: http://www.pharmafile.com/news/518132/living-beh-ets-disease
TEVA-Prednisone Prednisone belongs to the group of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to treat a number of conditions. It is more commonly used to treat allergic reactions, some skin conditions, severe asthma, and arthritis. https://chealth.canoe.com › drug › getdrug › teva-prednisone Colchicine Colchicine is a medication used to treat gout and Behçet’s disease. In […]
Echinacea is very dangerous for people with Behcet’s and in general, anybody with any autoimmune disease. They are often called immunostimulants and can cause flareups. https://healthunlocked.com/behcetsuk/posts/922883/avoid-echinacea-at-all-costs https://ndnr.com/botanical-medicine/immunomodulating-herbs-and-autoimmune-diseases/
Disclaimer: This is just the blog of one guy with Behcet’s. To my knowledge, there have been no tests. “Since I no longer had nicotine in my system suppressing my symptoms, the Behcet’s attacked my body with force.” Nicotine and biochanin A, but not cigarette smoke, induce anti-inflammatory effects on keratinocytes and endothelial cells in […]
Genital ulcers are one of the main, often early, symptoms of Behçet disease. They can happen to both men and women and can be very painful. They normally occur on the vulva or scrotum. Genital ulcers are not as common as the oral ulcers and are present in 57-93% of patients. Most of the time […]