Autoimmune diseases are illnesses in which the immune system mistakes tissues in the body for an invader and mounts an attack on them. Read on to find out more about rare autoimmune disorders.
What in the world is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)? And more important, what impact is it going to have on your health? If you've recently been diagnosed with this condition, you probably know that CIDP is an autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. What you may not know about this illness is that despite its ominous-sounding name, most people with CIDP live relatively normal lives.
Myasthenia gravis means "grave muscle weakness." In many cases, this autoimmune ailment lives up to its name, causing debility in muscles throughout the body. We'll show you how doctors diagnose myasthenia gravis and explore the latest treatment options, including medications and exercise. With effective therapy, many patients can lead full, active lives.
Myositis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle inflammation (myo means muscle and itis means inflammation). It encompasses several different illnesses marked by symptoms that may include muscle weakness, fatigue, arthritis, and skin changes. The condition is hard to diagnose, and it's even harder to predict its course. We'll help take some of the mystery out of myositis and give you the tools to help hold it in check. 
 Scleroderma means "hard skin." An autoimmune disease that can take several guises, it causes hardening and scarring of the skin and connective tissues. Although there is no cure at present, scleroderma is controlled by a variety of medications. We'll walk you through the latest in treatments and self-care, including medications, exercise, skin and joint protection, and stress reduction.
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