Re: Enlarged Salivary Glands from RA?

[Guest guest]

Some people with RA develop secondary Sjogren's Syndrome. One of the

symptoms is enlarged parotid glands. Do you have dry eyes or a dry mouth as

well?

Annette

On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM, Alice N <alken211@...> wrote:

> I am Alice from Flushing.

> I have RA and am on hydroxychloroquine (400mg a day). I now have two

> enlarged salivary glands on the right side of my face. My rheumatologist

> said it could well be from the RA. According to different sites on the

> internet, this could be the case.

>

> Has anyone had this problem?

>

> I had a CAT Scan with contrast that indicates it is not cancer. However, I

> plan to see an endocrinologist soon. Also, have no pain.

> Alice

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[Guest guest]

Hi Alice,

I have trouble with my glands/lymphnodes quite often. When my RA presented its

self originally, my lymph system went crazy. I still have problems with it when

I flare. Usually a good warning indicator for me. Luckily it seems to be

confined from the chest region up. It can be painful sometimes, but I could have

it a lot worse.

My dr. said to use heat for pain, cold for swelling and my tramadol for pain.

Hope this helps.

Betsy in the VI

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> On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM, Alice N <alken211@...> wrote:

>

> > I am Alice from Flushing.

> > I have RA and am on hydroxychloroquine (400mg a day). I now have two

> > enlarged salivary glands on the right side of my face. My rheumatologist

> > said it could well be from the RA. According to different sites on the

> > internet, this could be the case.

> >

> > Has anyone had this problem?

> >

> > I had a CAT Scan with contrast that indicates it is not cancer. However, I

> > plan to see an endocrinologist soon. Also, have no pain.

> > Alice

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[Guest guest]

Hi Alice & Betsy,

I too have had a gland problem since I got Lupus and RA...Mine is confined

to one side of my neck. It is painful off and on.

God Bless - Vivian in LA