sjogrens symptoms???

That's quite a list Mandy.  They could indeed all be sjogrens related.  It will get better once things settle down.  Eat healthily, e exercise moderately and try to avoid stress, although within all those symptoms I'm sure that's difficult.  I hope things get better for you soon. 

I find Pilates helpful. But  if you are in pain perhaps a relaxation class would help and gentle walking.   I understand a vegan diet is very helpful.  I'm vegetarian but haven't yet managed to be completely dairy free yet.  You could also try cutting out gluten as it can aggravate inflammation.  Stay away from all processed and refined foods.  White bread, sugar etc.  I find a supplement called Simba, available from the Little Herbal Company really helps with fatigue.  Don't despair.  I was once very bad and didn't see an end to it but feel fine now.  I've just had my eye ducts plugged and an op to remove my salivary gland as it was full of stones, but coped easily as I don't have joint pain.  I hope that goes soon. 

Agree about the water.  Never get dehydrated.  The Sjogrens Syndrome Handbook is also very useful and will explain how a positive attitude is essential and how symptoms can be varied.   I appreciate this is difficult sometimes but it really does help.  I would also advise vigilance with symptoms as there are other auto immune diseases that go with sjogrens.  In my case Graves.  Get anything that worries you properly checked. 

Hi Mandy ~

While all you mentioned "is this really all sjogrens" it doesn't mean we will experience all those symptoms...possible one or five or maybe even more...but if you are under good care, they should lessen a bit.  Do you see a Rheumatologist?  They will deal with the inflammation and that's the first step in learning to live with what we've been dealt.  I hope and pray you aren't suffering from all those symptoms...or if so, perhaps not all at the same time?  You are in my prayers...I hope you feel better soon...please let me know what course of action you're taking as it not only will help me but other's who may just pop in and not add to the conversation....take care

frustrated

Hi Mandy , I also share a lot of the symptoms you have.  I am 42 years old and also have Gauchers. I share in the nerve pain unfortunately mostly in my legs and feet, also in back and hands.  I share in the migrating pains, brain fog , light sensitivity etc. Most of all the fatigue.  I am diabetic also which also has many of the same symptoms, but with controlled blood sugar the symptoms remain.  I believe we just suffer from symptoms of Gauchers Disease, and the myriad of complications that may  happen to our bodies.