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What is this Sjogren's Syndrome
by TrxOnSpec, Apr 10, 2008 07:17AM
It's like, I want to cry, but I just can't.
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by Cindee56, Apr 10, 2008 08:24PM
To: TrxOnSpec
I think it is a problem with the tear ducts causing dry eye. Also, dry mouth. You should google it and you can get a lot of info.
by Patti777, May 29, 2008 02:27PM
To: trxonspec
I have primary Sjogren's. Funny thing is that the tear ducts used for crying are spared in my case. The lacrimal glands produce no tears, but I can still cry. I can't speak for others, but my opthomologist says this is not unusual. Hope you find the answer you need.
by hey3, Jun 03, 2008 09:03PM
To: trxonspec
This syndrome effects many people who also have lupus and RA. The lab work is similar, ANA, RF ect, ect. It effects the eyes, mouth, lungs ect. any mucous producing organ. The biggest is dry mouth and eyes. I have had the lab work done and nothing is showing yet. Feels like a time bomb. I have the dry eyes. I went for a free lasik consultation and the doc couldn't get mappings on my corneas so he inserted plugs in to my inferior ducts and gave me drops. Didn't help sent me back to my doc for lab work. Nothing showed. Recently went to have the eyes checked, optomotrist couldn't find anything wrong. This syndrome can go into remission like RA and Lupus. Hope you find answers. Sjorgen's is a little harder to find information on than lupus and RA. I googled forver before I found everything I wanted to know. Best wishes.
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