However, with suppression both the target and suppressive process are said to be known, whereas with repression both the target (i.e., the objectionable impulse) and the repressive process are unknown: âAs a rule, the ego knows nothing of the rejection of the impulsesâ (A.
69 Followers. A. An internist or primary care physician is often able to treat uncomplicated autoimmune disease. But with the advent of new therapies, specifically biologics which require very skilled management, care by a rheumatologist is desirable.
However, if you are experiencing severe or chronic joint, muscle or bone pain, your primary care physician may refer you to a rheumatologist--especially if he suspects that you are suffering from an autoimmune condition like lupus or knows that you have a family history of autoimmune disease.