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Hashimoto’s and neuropathy

Amy Nett: The first question we have submitted by Nick, this is about Hashimoto’s and neuropathy. Nick describes a 26-year-old...

What are your thoughts on being prescribed DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis when the Paleo template is working with decreased inflammation? Is there an alternative to baking soda? The plan was told by a rheumatologist. He didn’t know why diet was working for her; [it] may be coincidental.

Chris Kresser: Amy asks, “What are your thoughts on being prescribed DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritis when the Paleo template is...

Do we know, in cases of molecular mimicry, [if] it is [a] coincidence that the pathogen is similar in structure to [the] host protein, or has the pathogen evolved to mimic proteins in an attempt to limit or prevent an immune response from the host?

Amy Nett: Next question from Tiffany, “Do we know, in cases of molecular mimicry, [if] it is [a] coincidence that...

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