Stage 5: Progression to Other Autoimmune Disorders Having Hashimotos puts a person at greater risk for developing other autoimmune conditions like celiac disease, psoriasis, Sjogrens, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and many others (12-14) This is a progression of the autoimmune response as the immune system continues to be imbalanced, it may find additional glands and body tissues to attack, such as the small intestine in celiac disease, the saliva and tear glands in Sjogrens, and the joints in rheumatoid arthritis
However, these tend to settle as your body gets used to the medication
Lastly, some natural compounds including flavonoids have been demonstrated to protect against ALD by maintaining iron balance
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It is also crucial for PCD patients to constantly take their medication containing L-carnitine