Autoimmunity

There are many, many diseases related to autoimmunity. Autoimmunity is the condition when one's immune system attacks the body's own cells. Researchers believe that this can result for a variety of reasons, including exposure to certain chemical compounds, or viruses and bacteria. The chemical compounds could be found in household toiletries, hair dyes, clothing dyes, air fresheners, etc.

When the body has an autoimmune reaction, some symptoms may make it clear that something is wrong, such as aches, pains, skin problems, swelling, problems with focus, fatigue.

There are some blood tests that you can order (yourself, if you want, through sites such as lifextension.com) such as CBC, hs-CRP, ESR, ANA, and interleukin-6, which will help determine if you are currently having an autoimmune response.

For me, my skin is a pretty good indicator of inflammation. When I have inflammation, my keratosis pilaris (bumpy skin) will be very aggravated. I will get acne, or ankle swelling, too.

But sometimes it is a comfort to get the blood tests too, to know for sure!

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