More Sjogren's Syndrome Information

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Still concerned about the ANA. Any ideas?

View Comments Susan Cody commented 30 weeks ago.

I've had multiple autoimmune panels done. Always positive ANA and negative everywhere else.Lifetime Raynaud's, undiagnosed rashes over the summer along with debilitating fatique. Three courses of Prednisone, topical steroids, time and I'm feeling OK.
By Vernetta on October 27, 2011 - 2:11pm
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I feel like my lips are very dry and the inside of my lips are red and burn slightly My tip of my tongue is also irritated? Has been going on for about two weeks or so?

View Comments Rosa Cabrera RN commented 33 weeks ago.

lips on the inside are red and the tip of my tongue is slightly irritated
By Anonymous on October 8, 2011 - 1:16pm
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Is Sjogren's Syndrome a condition that is detectable in blood testing?... And are there cases of women with this condition who do NOT have dental decay?

View Comments Alison Beaver commented 40 weeks ago.

Sjogren's Syndrome and dental decay
By Anonymous on August 20, 2011 - 6:17am
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Sjogren's syndrome is one of the most common autoimmune conditions, affecting predominantly perimenopausal women. In the United States, 0.5 million to 3 million individuals are affected .

Sjogren's Syndrome Treatment Options
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on April 21, 2011 - 6:05am
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Hello All, I don't want to write an exhaustive story that has everyone wishing it would just be over and I can add more details as we go, but thought that some of my learning and insight ...

View Comments Jean In Oregon commented 34 weeks ago.

Living for over 30 years with Sjogren's Syndrome
By Jean In Oregon on April 9, 2011 - 7:45pm
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Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune condition characterized by dry eye and dry mouth.

View Comments Deb K commented 45 weeks ago.

Sjogren Syndrome News
Impacted 1 Lives By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on September 30, 2010 - 4:55am
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The latest issue of Vitamin Research News offers several suggestions for nutritional supplements for patients with autoimmune conditions.

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Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on June 15, 2010 - 5:56am
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Every time I have a CBC done my levels are always low. My dr. said my lows are normal for me and to not worry about it. I am also anemic.

View Comments Maryann Gromisch RN commented 2 weeks ago.

Low CBC counts with sjogren's syndrome...is this normal?
By Deb Custred Fink on April 28, 2010 - 2:38pm
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Eye drops are one of the most commonly used health care products. Your local drugstore has a wide variety of brands and formulations, both over the counter and prescription.

Ultimate Eye Drops
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on April 14, 2010 - 6:25am
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Dry eyes and dry mouth may be the only symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome, or this autoimmune disease may progress to become a devastating systemic illness. One of our members started a ...

Sjogren's Syndrome Update
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on December 31, 2009 - 7:38am

Sjogren's Syndrome Definition

Definition

Sjogren's syndrome is an inflammatory disease. The immune system destroys cells in exocrine glands. It occurs most often the tear and salivary glands. It is a lifelong condition. There are two types:

Primary Sjogren's syndrome—occurs alone
Secondary Sjogren's syndrome—occurs with other rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis , scleroderma , or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)