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@bluesmom. Welcome to Mayo Clinic. I’m glad you found the site. You asked about meeting a new doctor and being taken seriously. So much will depend on how you act. You need to be prepared, know what’s right or being told to you. Read up on Sjogren’s so will understand what is being said.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-meeting-with-rheumatologist-need-suggestions/
Also, go through this discussion and you will find other suggestions.
What would you like to ask this doctor?

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My big question is whether or not I actually have Sjogren’s based on the new test results and ongoing symptoms. My PCP now believes I do but I’m looking for confirmation from the rheumatologist. Also, given that I’ve already made so many lifestyle changes to accommodate my symptoms (diet, exercise, therapy, getting a less stressful part time job etc), will there be anything else I can do to improve the disease progression? Apologies. I realize my concerns are very large and fairly unanswerable. I’ll try to ask a more direct question next time I post!
Thank you.