Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care

There are 80 different autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 50 million Americans.

Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.

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