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Sjögren’s syndrome severe dry mouth with loss of taste. Also dry eyes
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I was diagnosed with Sjorgens syndrome 14 yrs ago. I was also diagnosed with St4 NH Lymphoma 5 years ago. Thankfully I am blessed to be in remission for 3 yrs now. My son is a Dr. of Internal Medicine. He told me there is now a medical connection between Sjorgens and Lymphoma. Now, when diagnosed with Sjorgens he orders a cancer panel also. I am sharing this because for me to be St 4 I had Lymphoma for many years. Please talk to your Drs and have a cancer panel done if you have Sjorgens syndrome.❤️
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Thank you for sharing, great information! I have always been concerned of lymphoma. What are your symptoms of lymphoma? How do you deal with dry mouth.
Have you had problems with taste
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I've had Sjogren's for 30 years and in 2023, I was diagnosed with Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma on the base of my tongue. So yes, if you have Sjogren's, you are at an increased risk for developing lymphoma. I had radiation and am thankfully now in remission. I also have Interstitial Lung Disease which is also associated with Sjogren's. I am on Plaquenil and I use refresh eye drops and the Biotene mouth rinse which really helps my dry mouth at night.
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I have had Sjögren’s syndrome for at least 20 years. How did you know you had lymphoma? Did you have symptoms ??