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Dear thomps26:
Yes…autoimmune diseases are “masked deceivers” and can be difficult to diagnose and be complicated, that is why it helps when you have good drs. Understand your stress, as it may be trial & error at first finding the right medication but not to lose heart, as better days are coming. If you are happy with your dr, concentrate on now and move forward by voicing your concerns that are present and read any information the dr may give you as far as your diagnosis for you to better understand, or visit your local library for books on diagnosis as they can assist you to understand better. For me, I found that foods cause inflammatory responses with my diseases so I avoid those foods which greatly helps me. Use your dr to advocate for you. Hope this helps, know you are not alone and use this chat to help you alone this journey.

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I will be glad to give tips, such as they are, even 'though I don't have Lupus or RA. (Not yet, anyway.) I guess Sjogren's counts as it can do just about anything...
First and foremost, be kind to yourself. Need a nap? Take one. The dishes will wait. Read about your condition as much as you can. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Always learn about your drugs before you take them. Drs. and pharmacists are human and mostly overworked. And (hard to do if you are like me) ask for help when you need it.