Sjogren's?
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Over the past few years I have been diagnosed with: IBS, Fibromyalgia, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and kidney stones. I'm now hoping I'll be able to see an ophthalmologist about my dry eyes which are really bothering me. I was also diagnosed with Lichen Planus in August, an autoimmune disease. It has seemed to be one thing after another!
Regarding my dry eyes, a friend mentioned Sjogren's and I'm wondering whether to ask my GP what he thinks. I had an ANA blood test last year - the doctor wondered about Lupus - but it was negative. Has anyone else this combination of problems which turned out to be Sjogren's?
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margaret22116 Cheetah
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I personally don't have Sjogrens but a similar problem. I would say yes your profile fits with this type of vasculitis whether it is Sjogren's or another type. Symptoms often overlap and negative ana does not always rule out Lupus. It can be negative when you have it.
My advice is pursue further a proper diagnosis so you can have more understanding of symptoms and better treatment.
mandy95 Cheetah
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I have Sjorgrens and Fibromyalgia they go hand in hand together (according to my RA) anyway.
Regards,
Mandy
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Xerxescat Cheetah
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I don't have the exact symptoms and syndromes you have, but I have been diagnosed with IBS, and sjogrens (by lip biopsy) and test negative on blood work. It's possible to have sjogrens, but not have positive for addition immune conditions in blood work.
Cheetah Xerxescat
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Thank you. That's really interesting to know.
shaq26875 Cheetah
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Hi Cheetah
I was diagnosed with GERD , gastritis, oesophagitis (endoscopy) Sjogrens (blood test) and more recently Fibro...symptoms .I am currently on 400 mg hydrochloroquine (200 morning + evening). I didn't take the Fibro med (only continued with hydrchloro...)The fibro. has significantly eased off so I wondered if fibro was just sjogrens?? . Haven't been back to the rheum.
?the gastroenterologist said all my 'stomach issues' probably driven by sjogrens
I have had lachrymal plugs put in both eyes for dry eyes.
Cheetah shaq26875
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Thank you for your reply. It's interesting to see that you have similar problems to myself. I've made a list of all my diagnoses over the past five years and am going to see my GP next week. I'm hoping he will consider referring me to a rheumatologist to get this checked out.
margaret22116 shaq26875
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Cheetah
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Well, I saw the GP who said that I'd had an ANA test last year, which was negative, so it wasn't likely to be Sjogren's. He didn't feel it was necessary to have another blood test. I'll be seeing an ophthalmologic consultant in three months so about my dry eyes, so may well mention it again to him and see what he says. I know that blood tests aren't a definitive diagnosis and people can still have Sjoregen's even with a negative test, but, to be honest, I didn't feel up to an argument! I might mention it to my dermatologist when I see her in November as well - she's dealing with the Lichen Planus. Thank you all for your advice and help.