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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS IMMUNITY Normal process Promotes inflammation Fights off invasion Autoimmune response Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) AKA: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) Self and non-self blurred OSTEOARTHRITIS Wear and Tear on joints Affects mostly older adults; men & women Joint pain, stiffness Relieved by pain relievers and lowimpact exercise RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Autoimmune disorder Causes inflamed tissue that destroys cartilage Affects young and middle-age adults; more females than males May be very painful ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS Another type of arthritis Affects the joints of the spine Likely genetic Symptoms / treatment FIBROMYALGIA “Waste basket diagnosis” Complex, chronic pain disorder FIBROMYALGIA CONTINUED Diagnosis include Detailed history Pain in at least 11 of 18 designated tender points. Other diseases need to be ruled out first Symptoms include: Widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, fibro “fog”, headaches, anxiety, and/or depression CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS) Another “Waste basket diagnosis” Diagnosis must meet 2 criteria: Patient must have unexplained, persistent fatigue for 6 months or more (other diseases ruled out) Four or more “approved” symptoms must be present for at least 6 months CFS “fog”, unrefreshing sleep, muscle pain, joint pain without swelling, headaches, flu-like symptoms, tender lymph nodes, recurring sore throat SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) Immune system produces antibodies to body cells causing inflammation and tissue damage. One main characteristic: butterfly facial rash Other symptoms May affect any organ in the body. CELIAC DISEASE Controversial disorder Gluten ingestion leads to small intestine damage Symptoms Treatment Related conditions AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS Treatment Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) The importance of the biopsychosocial model Genetics Environment Biopyschosocial Model Psychology Social