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What Are The Symptoms Of Autoimmune Disease?

I learned I had CLL in 2008 at age 56; unfortunately required 2 coronary stents later that year, requiring Plavix. within one month I discovered I had ITP also; so my oncologist suggested chemotx which I refused, accepting RCP therapy only(avoided fludarabine). I have had two year "remission" until recently developed respiratory infection which led to the current "Crash "

to 26,000 pltsfor which I have been started on high dose Prednisone. I show no signs of progressive CLL(am considered stage1); thus my question: I'm from large family with history of autoimmune disorders; is it possible that I too have an intercurrent autoimmmune disease also, despite CLL?
Sat, 23 Jun 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The fact that you have large history with autoimmune disorders dose not mine that you will develop the diseases. But you may have exams to include the possibility also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Autoimmune Disease?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The fact that you have large history with autoimmune disorders dose not mine that you will develop the diseases. But you may have exams to include the possibility also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.