# 767 Auto-Immune Deficiencies Explained

The Staying Young Show

 

 

Show Title: “Auto-Immune Deficiencies Explained”

Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson

Guest: None

Segment 1

Today’s show is all about auto-immune disease. Perhaps these are the most misunderstood diseases out there. When someone in your family, a friend or co-worker is stricken with an auto-immune disease, it can be hard to understand. That’s why we’ve decided to cover some of the most common ones. This hour, our focus will be on rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, Sjögren's syndrome, and Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Define auto-immune disease - A disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells
• Explain what separates an auto-immune disease from other diseases? Harder to diagnose? More long term? Etc?
• Rheumatoid arthritis discussion
  • 200,000 cases diagnosed a year
  • The body's immune system attacks its own tissue, especially in the joints. Severe cases can include attack of the internal organs.
  • Causes painful swelling of the joint lining. Over long periods of time, can cause bone erosion and joint deformity. (Crooked fingers, hands, feet)
  • No cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Physiotherapy and medication can help slow progression. Managed with called anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS)
  • Discuss classic presentation / labs ordered/ x-rays/ case studies

DOC SHOCK

the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), invented a hydrogel to fight rheumatoid arthritis. This jelly-like material could be used to absorb extra fluids in swelling joints and release drugs. Immune cells at the inflamed joints are the main source of nitric oxide accumulation. While some nitric oxide is good, too much actually is what causes the damage. This gel will help reduce fluid and nitric oxide levels. Perhaps the closest thing to a cure so far, since it deals with the problem and not just managing the symptoms.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171011091727.htm

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Segment 2

This whole hour we have been talking about auto-immune diseases. We just covered rheumatoid arthritis and if your just tuning in you can catch the podcast in any podcast directory under staying young show 2.0. Coming up – a discussion on lupus and celiac disease

Dr. A –

IMMORTAL MINUTE

Lupus – An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.

• Risk goes up after age 19
• Affects both men and women, more common in women
• Lupus (SLE) can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
• Symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, rash, and fever. Cyclical with bouts of pain and remission.
• No cure. Current treatments focus on improving quality of life and reducing/controlling symptoms. T
• People with Lupus stay out of the sun and always wear sun screen SPF 30 or greater
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Disease management includes medications, such as anti-inflammatories and steroids.
• Probiotics important as with any auto-immune disease
• Case studies, labs, etc

Sjögren's syndrome

• The body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells that produce saliva and tears.
• Symptoms – irritated red or dry eyes, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
• Often occurs in conjunction with lupus or RA
• Risk higher as you age
• Affects both men and women, more common in women
• Case studies, tests, etc

Tease 20 sec. – TAKE THE SURVEY!!!!   www.stayyoungamerica.com SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY, Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia coming up - the auto-immune disease that keeps you away from wheat, rye, malt and barley.

Segment 3

The whole show has been about auto-immune disease. While we’ve already covered rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjögren's syndrome, I want to focus on celiac disease – something we are way too familiar with.

Celiac Disease

• The immune response to eating gluten creates inflammation ultimately damaging the small intestine's lining. This inflammatory process can cause other medical complications.
• Malabsorption of nutrients.
• Symptom include diarrhea, bloating, gas, fatigue, low blood count (anemia), and osteoporosis. Some people may have no GI symptoms, but have an inflammatory process that goes undiagnosed.
• Strict gluten-free diet that can help manage symptoms
• Affects all ages
• People with celiac disease are at-risk for serious health consequences, like other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, and even certain cancers.
• An estimated 1 in 133 Americans, or about 1% of the population
• 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions.
• 6-10 years is the average time a person waits to be correctly diagnosed

 

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Exit – 30 sec. Coming up – Medical Mania trivia. Your chance to check your medical knowledge.

Segment 4 –

 

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Medical Mania Trivia – Becky from Holland Michigan 

1.) The air filter in your home is comparable to what part of your body? Hint – this what filters and heats or cools the air coming into the body.

A. Nose

2.) What is the one part of your body that cannot heal or repair on its own?

A. Teeth

3.) Is the brain more active at night, or during the day?

A. At night

4.) Your bones account for what percentage of your weight? 5, 14, 37%

A. 14%

5.) On average, a baby will have crawled how many miles by the 2nd birthday? About 50, around 90, or over 200?

A. 93 miles

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