Epidsode 228: Meds For Autoimmune Disease

How can chemotherapy agents help halt the advance of autoimmune disease? Some examples: methotrexate, and Rituximab In the case of Rituxan, the agent keeps the body's B cells from maturing. This reduces how I fight infections and viruses but also how much I fight my own tissues. Thankfully, we've generated some creative ways to stave off how to keep our bodies from attacking ourselves. Why are autoimmune diseases on the rise? There is a strong hypothesis in "The Lady's Handbook for her Mysterious Illness." The book whose author I interviewed in episodes 206-208. What meds do you take to manage your autoimmune disease? Is it helping keep your disease in check?