Mrs Bucket
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I'm wondering if there's anyone here or has a family member/friend that is afflicted with Sjogren's (pronounced show-grins) Syndrome.
Two years ago I was very sick for quite a period of time, I would be bed-bound with a multitude of illnesses. A chronic problem I had was I would be very thirsty and feeling very dry internally and externally. I was sent off to see a pain maintenance specialist which then had my RF (Rheumatoid Factor) blood work done. The red & white blood counts were off the chart and I was sent to a RA (rheumatoid arthritis) specialist which did my blood work again and determined I had Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome.
When I was advised by the specialist that SjS was incurable and invasive, I was cautioned to avoid stress.
Healthy discussion is welcome as SjS isn't meant to be kept hidden away.
Health is wealth, dear friends.
Two years ago I was very sick for quite a period of time, I would be bed-bound with a multitude of illnesses. A chronic problem I had was I would be very thirsty and feeling very dry internally and externally. I was sent off to see a pain maintenance specialist which then had my RF (Rheumatoid Factor) blood work done. The red & white blood counts were off the chart and I was sent to a RA (rheumatoid arthritis) specialist which did my blood work again and determined I had Secondary Sjogren's Syndrome.
sourceIn Sjögren's, the body's immune system attacks the moisture-producing glands. Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) then attack and destroy these glands causing painfully dry eyes and mouth. Sjögren's can also cause dryness of the skin, nose and vagina. It can affect organs such as the kidney, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, lung, liver, pancreas and central nervous system. It is an all invasive disease.
When I was advised by the specialist that SjS was incurable and invasive, I was cautioned to avoid stress.
Healthy discussion is welcome as SjS isn't meant to be kept hidden away.
Health is wealth, dear friends.