I lost my hearing overnight. The specialists called it something like Sudden Sensorial Hearing Loss. All 3 said they see 2-3 patients a year with it. Some regain part or all of their hearing. Not me. Stone deaf. However, I thank God it is silent. No roar or any noise.

I have taken thyroid medication for 30 years and prilosec for probably 10.

The Mayo Clinic diagnosed me thru blood tests.

I went to a rheumotologist but he said Sjogren's was nothing to be concerned about........ My primary doctor takes better care of me.

My doctors do not offer me any helpful solutions other than what we all read about stuff for the dry eyes and mouth. I have found that taking 3 Flax Seed Caps a day keeps my eyes moist. The only thing that is helping my throat are Halls Honey Cough Drops. I keep Avon Care Deeply lip stuff on my lips which does help until it wears off.

I am not willing to take any of the drugs. I personally think the side effects are too dangerous. Just my opinon for me. I do not fault anyone for whatever works for them.

Fortunately, I have primary Sjogren's. I see where there are 3 stages of it and later I may develop Lupus in addition to it attacking my pancreas, liver and kidneys.