Oct
31
2006

Autoimmune Disease: Have you heard of it before?

 

My younger sister Soso started having weird symptoms about a month ago; She’s a very active person, loves Salsa and has lots of friends. We noticed how she started getting weary, having pale skin and a slob. Then, her feet started blowing up I swear like a balloon and she suddenly seemed like she put on enormous weight for no apparent reason.


Mama took her to Dar ElShifa for tests, Salmiya Laboratory, IC Clinic, Blood bank for thyroid testing o kidney and they suspected that something was wrong with the last but nothing specific was indicated. She had to go to my other sister Nono, who studies in Cairo to relax for a while; Instead of getting better, the symptoms developed and my grandfather decided to go for more tests, more needles o more hospital’s.


Finally, a doctor in Egypt figured what’s wrong: Autoimmune Disease….. It’s the first time that I heard of that- normally when people hear the word “immune” they connect it to AIDS – b3eid elshar!
 

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16 Responses to “Autoimmune Disease: Have you heard of it before?”

  1. Pearls Says:

    salamat, I hope she’d get better inshallah.

  2. Howahkan Says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about your sister…Hope she feels better soon

  3. Transparently Says:

    Matshof shar o Allah yashfeha enshalla

  4. 3abeer Says:

    I have been diagnosed less than 3 years ago with an autoimmune disease, my body mistakingly attacks itself!
    I have tried everything, been to doctors all around the world.

    The cause is normally unknown because it’s mostly related to an emotional trauma during childhood.

    I have recently resorted to alternative medicine, and I’m finding it working for my case.

    The core of the problem is metal, I can assure you, you just need to target the main problem. sit with here and see if there’s something bothering her or had she been in any traumatic event in the past?

    I feel for you and your sister.
    ma tshoof shar

  5. Cuteberry Says:

    Ohhhh poor thing.. salamaat , allah yshafeeha o matshoof shar inshalla :/

  6. MacaholiQ8 Says:

    Matshoof shar enshallah.

  7. elme3alema tamatem Says:

    sal5er ya ahl elkeweeeet!
    first of all let me explain something here… i’m NONO.. and i don’t study in cairo banana!! :P

    i just wanna let u all know that she’s fine.. the test results r coming out tonight.. o let’s hope that it’s not as complicated as it seems…
    FYI.. she was much better with me (before going through all the needle poking!!) bas it’s all for a good cause! and i do agree with 3abeer.. it is related to emotional trauma.. she seemed to get more sick when things were kinda messy!
    let’s all pray that she gets well soon.

    allah ye7fazna kelna o to all the pretty girls out there.. et7asano.. read el azkar before going out.. i do believe in 7asad and u all should.
    love u sisso.. WHEN R U COMING!?!?
    :*
    el3awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaf!!

  8. Reema Says:

    Salamat matshoof shar inshalla

  9. Delicately Realistic Says:

    Ma tshof ur sister :***

    Ive heard of it b4 and it tends to be more common in young-adult females.

    If u want the names of good drs plz contact me by email and ill help u out with anything

    :*****

  10. chikapappi Says:

    Thanks all for your kind words o 3abeer, en sha2a allah you will remain healthy :)

    ya m3alemma; mara7 ajy, ma beddy :P - she is hyper all the time o has to take it easy, you know what I mean as for the emotional thingy, she has to learn how to relax and get rid of the “crap” - fahma!?

    Of course time away from here for her would be very helpful I guess as for 7asad you are right… take care, till later :)

  11. chiktute Says:

    so sorry to hear about ur sister, ma 3leeha shar inshalla

  12. no3ik Says:

    7beeeeeeeeeeebty!
    emsila 3laiha o slaamt,ha inshalah matshof shar
    alah ya7f`6ha inshalah :**

    9ig awal mara asm3 b this! weird! bs like i said.. allah al 7af`6 inshalah

  13. Fuzzy Says:

    salamat matshof shar ur sis hope she gets well soon

  14. candle of hope Says:

    Pray to Allah that your sister gets better..
    subhanAllah , i posted yesterday an article about health..

    ????? ?? ????? ??? ?? ?????? ??? ???? ?? ????????

  15. chica bonita Says:

    autoimmune disease is a very serious illness , it shouldn’t be taken lightly but i’m sure you are all doing your best for her, hope she’s feeling better ..

  16. Czes Kulvis Says:

    Autoimmune diseases can’t be treated (with drugs).

    But they can be cured naturally.

    That way I stopped my MS.

    All best

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