I just turned 25 this month. I was diagnosed with Sjogren's and Hashimoto's thyroiditis about 6 weeks ago. I have excruciating pain all over, in my muscles and in my joints. I can only stand for maybe 10 minutes at a time, and walking is quite difficult for me. Before I got sick, I worked in attractions at Disney World and I was on my feet 8+ hrs a day. I am being accommodated and I will be placed in a position where I can sit most of the day. I have only a little saliva in my mouth, and choke often while eating. My eyes burn and I get frequent eye infections. I can no longer wear contacts, which I have worn for over 11 years. My nose is extremely dry, I get constant nosebleeds. I have a Vitamin D deficiency. I keep gaining weight. My skin is dry. I have a persistent cold sore in the corner of my lip. I have trouble sleeping, and trouble waking up in the morning, I feel as if I did not sleep at all. My hair is brittle and breaks easily. I have panic attacks and depression.
The doctor wants to put me on Plaquinil, and I think I need it, but I am worried I will never be any where near close to what I was. I am only 25. Any suggestions?
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I just turned 25 this month. I was diagnosed with Sjogren's and Hashimoto's thyroiditis about 6 weeks ago. I have excruciating pain all over, in my muscles and in my joints. I can only stand for maybe 10 minutes at a time, and walking is quite difficult for me. Before I got sick, I worked in attractions at Disney World and I was on my feet 8+ hrs a day. I am being accommodated and I will be placed in a position where I can sit most of the day. I have only a little saliva in my mouth, and choke often while eating. My eyes burn and I get frequent eye infections. I can no longer wear contacts, which I have worn for over 11 years. My nose is extremely dry, I get constant nosebleeds. I have a Vitamin D deficiency. I keep gaining weight. My skin is dry. I have a persistent cold sore in the corner of my lip. I have trouble sleeping, and trouble waking up in the morning, I feel as if I did not sleep at all. My hair is brittle and breaks easily. I have panic attacks and depression.
September 8, 2010 - 10:28pmThe doctor wants to put me on Plaquinil, and I think I need it, but I am worried I will never be any where near close to what I was. I am only 25. Any suggestions?
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