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Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 21 9:28am | Replies (630)
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@jmb73

Hi Everyone, I have had Sjogren's symptoms all my life but wasn't diagnosed until 30+ years ago. My dentist has told me to only use Biotene products and they have really helped. My ENT has me using a heating pad on my non-functioning parotid glands. I don't understand why doctors keep testing to see if you have Sjogren's as you never get rid of it. I have had results that show my Sjogren's is gone- I wish it was! I have learned over the years to give into my flares. Otherwise, they last longer. Just make sure you see a good opthomologst and keep using eye drops. Take care.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 15, 2021

@jmb73 I just read your post and I wanted to let you know how important it is that you said, "I have learned over the years to give into my flares. Otherwise, they last longer."

This is so true of any chronic illness. If we continue on our usual path when we are having a flare-up of the disorder it really does take longer to get better.

Thanks for those words of wisdom!

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