The Uninvited Guest

It banged on the door hard, it then kicked the door down, it forced its way in, we ask it to leave, we fought,  screamed,  but it decided it wasn't gonna leave,  like a squatter of sorts, wrecking havoc and making our lives miserable.  Along with many other diseases,  autoimmune diseases are uninvited cruel guests who like to force its way in and take over your body.  It's relentless at times as it tries to destroy us physically and mentally.  We use all our might at times to put it out, but it just won't leave.  It seemingly has all the power, until you make up your mind to fight and fight hard.  Uninvited guests can even at some point, get put out, but like Cancer it creeps back in through the side door.   The blessing is we our strong enough to handle anything that comes our way, it may not be easy but we got this.   There are many autoimmune illnesses flying around trying to find a host.    Everyone is affected differently, so the fight in each person may be different.  Here is a list of uninvited guest (autoimmune diseases) that come to attack the body in different ways.  Although great articles give great information on these types of diseases, you should always check with your doctor to help control and treat your disease properly.  If you feel like one of these diseases has affected your body with symtoms, reach out to your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatments.  

The nervous system is a complex network that includes the brain, spinal cord, and a vast array of nerves. It can be affected by a wide range of diseases, which can have significant impacts on health and quality of life. Here are some common diseases that affect the nervous system:

1. Neurodegenerative Diseases: These involve the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including conditions like:

   • Alzheimer’s Disease

   • Parkinson’s Disease

   • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

2. Neurological Injuries: Trauma to the nervous system can result from accidents, sports injuries, or violence, leading to conditions such as:

   • Traumatic Brain Injury

   • Spinal Cord Injury

3. Vascular Disorders: Diseases of the blood vessels that supply the brain, such as:

   • Stroke

   • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

4. Functional Disorders: Conditions with psychological causes but no apparent physical brain damage, like:

   • Epilepsy

   • Dizziness

5. Infections: The nervous system can be affected by various infections, including:

   • Meningitis

   • Encephalitis

6. Structural Disorders: Defects in the structural integrity of the nervous system, such as:

   • Brain or Spinal Cord Tumors

   • Bell’s Palsy

7. Autoimmune Disorders: Diseases where the immune system attacks the nervous system, including:

   • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

   • Guillain-Barré Syndrome

8. Genetic Disorders: Diseases caused by genetic mutations, such as:

   • Huntington’s Disease

   • Muscular Dystrophy

9. Degenerative Nerve Diseases: Conditions where nerve cells are damaged or die, leading to:

   • Peripheral Neuropathy

   • Autonomic Neuropathy

These diseases can have a variety of symptoms and require different types of treatment. If you suspect you or someone you know may have a nervous system disorder, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment