@clio welcome to MayoClinicConnect where everyone helps everyone! We’re not doctors but we all have experiences with illness, treatments, doctors, hospitals, you name it. Let me see if some members would come back and help with your questions. Can you give @clio some advice. @cmtg. @powerofpositive @johnburns. @blindeyepug @kyjeanne ?

Hi Clio, I have had Sjogrens most of my life. I was called "squinty" as a teenager because I blinked so much. Do you have a rheumatologist that really knows Sjogren's? I have found eating small meals- especially at night helps. For the pain, I use medical marijuana CBD. It helps with the inflamation. I can't take the usual medications for Sjogrens as my rheumy had me tested and I have a very low immune system. You probably know that your immune system attacks itself so you have to be very careful- especially with Covid around. If you get a flare, the best thing is to give in to it and just rest. If you fight it, then it lasts longer. Besides digestive issues, are there any other issues you have developed. Good luck and keep in touch. Joan