Autoimmune Diseases

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Who to Contact

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. (AARDA)
22100 Gratiot Ave.
Eastpointe
E. Detroit, MI 48021
586-776-3900
800-598-4668 (Literature Requests)
Website: http://www.aarda.org/

Dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.

Where to Go to Chat with Others

• Autoimmunity
  The Autoimmune Conditions Group Most of these conditions are fairly rare. Seeking help and support is NOT easy, but it is available.

• Living with Autoimmune Diseases
  This group is for people with autoimmune diseases like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, MS, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Narcotizing Vasulitis, Celiac Diseas(SPRUE)Peroarteritis nodosa,progressive systemic sclerosis, Alopecia Areata,Ankylosing Spondylitis,Behcet's Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, Juvinile Dermatomyosistis, Granulomatous Angiitis of the Central Nervous System(GACNS), Hashimoto's Disease, etc.

• Teens Autoimmune
  This is a group for teens suffering from different autoimmune disorders/disease. Please feel free to join. It is open to anyone from ages 10-25.

Learn More About It

• Autoimmune Diseases
  Children's Hospital Boston

• Understanding Autoimmune Disease
   
• Answers to frequently asked questions about autoimmunity

• Questions and Answers About Autoimmunity
  National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

• Helpful tips for coping with an autoimmune disease
   
• Autoimmune Diseases - Fact Sheets and Brochures
  National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Web Sites

• American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. (AARDA)

• The Autoimmune Disease Support Organization ~ Living With Chronic Disease
   
• Autoimmune Disease Online