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Oral biopsy when immunosuppressed.
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 8, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I opted not to have the biopsy done for diagnosis. I just treat myself as if I have Sjogerns for sure. Having a definitive diagnosis one way or the other doesn’t change that. The things I do to help my Sjogerns are good for my overall health anyway.
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I am on a sjogren's facebook page with thousands across the US. From what people have said know this. If your Sjogren's gets worse (which it will for 9 out of 10 people) and you need RX, or your MD who is helping you retires, moves. MOST Rheumatologists will not treat without a diagnosis. I read this at least once a week on the facebook page from people.
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I already know I have Sjögren's so I don't know what he's looking for exactly. I know there can be a chance of cancer but he said the first time I saw him that he didn't think it was by the way it looked. I'm hoping he's ok with me opting out too. Does your mouth burn if you eat anything acidic or spicy? Sometimes just drinking water hurts my mouth.