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What is Autoimmune Disease?
- AUTOIMMUNE VS AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASE
  
  A Comparative Look
  
  Autoimmune disease (AD) and autoinflammatory disease (AIF) are two categories of illnesses that occur when the immune system mistakenly damages healthy cells. Although these inflammatory disorders share many commonalities, there are key features that make them unique.
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  Autoimmune diseases (AD) occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own healthy cells. There are 80-100 known autoimmune diseases and counting, affecting more than 14 million Americans.
  AUTOIMMUNE VS AUTOINFLAMMATORY DISEASE
  
  A Comparative Look
  
  Autoimmune disease (AD) and autoinflammatory disease (AIF) are two categories of illnesses that occur when the immune system mistakenly damages healthy cells. Although these inflammatory disorders share many commonalities, there are key features that make them unique.
  
  Read Our Article
Resources & Support
- FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
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  Browse our resource lists and information via the links below.
  FREE RESOURCE
  
  Find Hope in Your Health Journey
  
  The Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Toolkit includes journal templates, resource lists, guidance for doctor appointments, tips on communication, and many more tools to support and empower you throughout your experience.
  
  Get Our Guide
Education & Research
- HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  An audio series hosted by the Celiac Program at Children’s National Hospital, in partnership with GAI
  
  Each episode has a featured hot topic in celiac disease including an interview with an expert, a nutritional discussion, and an update on news stories relating to the gluten-free community.
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  We support autoimmune disease education and research by funding grants for scientific investigations, holding live talks with experts, and partnering with the Celiac Disease Program to create educational resources.
  HIGHLIGHTED PARTNERSHIP
  
  An audio series hosted by the Celiac Program at Children’s National Hospital, in partnership with GAI
  
  Each episode has a featured hot topic in celiac disease including an interview with an expert, a nutritional discussion, and an update on news stories relating to the gluten-free community.
  
  View Gluten-Free Radio Podcast
About Us
- SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  We were proud to sponsor Nature Magazine’s July 2021 Outlook on Autoimmune Disease
  
  Learn more about GAI's work, autoimmune risk factors, research advances, and more!
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  The Global Autoimmune Institute is empowering solutions in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune disease (AD) through research, education, and community, while supporting multidisciplinary approaches to wellness.
  SPREADING AWARENESS
  
  We were proud to sponsor Nature Magazine’s July 2021 Outlook on Autoimmune Disease
  
  Learn more about GAI’s work, autoimmune risk factors, research advances, and more!
  
  Read Our Feature
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Covid-19 Vaccines & Autoimmune Disease

Answers to our most frequently asked questions on getting vaccinated when living with an an autoimmune disease!

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September 7th is Still’s Disease Awareness Day!⁣
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Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory disease that can affect the joints and numerous other parts of the body.⁣
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Still’s can be diagnosed at any age. When it is diagnosed in adults it is referred to as adult-onset Still’s disease and when it is diagnosed in childhood, it is known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.⁣
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The main symptoms are joint pain, recurrent high fevers, skin rash, muscle pain, and sore throat. Some people only experience one episode of Still’s disease that never returns, but for others, the disease can cause chronic progressive illness.⁣
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The cause of Still’s disease is unknown, though several different treatments are available to help manage symptoms. As symptoms, progression, and severity differ widely amongst individuals with Still’s, the disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat. That’s just one reason why awareness is so critical!⁣
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How are you raising awareness today? Let us know! 💬👇⁣
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Why are more and more people developing autoimmune

#AutoimmuneStory spotlight 💡⁣ ⠀⁣ Meet Mes

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July is Graves’ Disease Awareness Month! 💙
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Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the neck. Graves’ causes the thyroid to produce and release excessive amounts of thyroid hormones (this condition is known as hyperthyroidism).
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Symptoms vary between individuals and can include weight loss, muscle weakness, hand tremors, and rapid heartbeat. Additionally, eye and skin conditions can occur. Like other autoimmune diseases, the causes of Graves’ disease are unknown. Rarely, Graves’ disease can lead to heart disease and osteoporosis.
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Graves’ disease is usually diagnosed by physical exam and testing for thyroid hormone levels. Due to its range of possible symptoms, diagnosis is often delayed.
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There is no cure for Graves’ disease. In many cases, the most effective treatment is antithyroid medication to moderate the production of thyroid hormones. In other cases, treatment with radioactive iodine or surgery will be necessary.
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Graves’ is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, and it can impact anyone at any age.
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How are you raising awareness this month? Let us know!👇🏽💬💕

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