Fw: Sjogren's Disease...

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My Dear Marjorie:

Here is an article on Sjogrens, and it sure sounds like some of our symptoms. I think that we have many symptoms that might not have anything to do with Sjogrens. We need to find a way to boost our immune systems.

Honey, I too have painful breasts, and especially my left breast. I have asked for an MRI, but they said no, and that if I want one I must pay to have it done.

As for your neighbour, she should be more compassionate towards you. I have told our friends about my illness, and they are so understanding. Please stay away from TOXIC people. When we were at our other home, our neighbour came over to me to me to ask for some of my brochures from Command Trust Network. She has many friends who have silicone breast implants, and she wants them to know that there are severe risks involved. This lady was a nurse, but is now a flight attendant. She will get to many women.

Stay close, and we are here for you, love you always.....Lea and

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What are symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome?

Symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome can involve the glands, as above, but there are also possible affects of the illness involving other organs of the body (extraglandular manifestations).

When the tear gland (lacrimal gland) is inflamed from Sjogren's, the resulting eye dryness can progressively lead to eye irritation, decreased tear production, "gritty" sensation, infection, and serious abrasion of the dome of the eye (cornea). Dry eyes can lead to infections of the eyes.

Inflammation of the salivary glands can lead to mouth dryness, swallowing difficulties, dental decay, gum disease, mouth sores and swelling, stones and/or infection of parotid gland inside of the cheeks. Dry lips often accompany the mouth dryness.

Other glands that can become inflamed, though less commonly, in Sjogren's syndrome include those of the lining of the breathing passages (leading to lung infections) and vagina (sometimes noted as pain during intercourse recurrent vaginal infections).

Extraglandular (outside of the glands) problems in Sjogren's syndrome include joint pain or inflammation (arthritis), Raynaud's phenomenon, lung inflammation, lymph-node enlargement, kidney, nerve, and muscle disease. A rare serious complication of Sjogren's syndrome is inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis), which can damage the tissues of the body that are supplied by these vessels.

A common disease that is occasionally associated with Sjogren's syndrome is autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), which can lead to abnormal thyroid hormone levels detected by thyroid blood tests. Heartburn and difficulty swallowing can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), another common condition associated with Sjogren's syndrome. A rare disease that is uncommonly associated with Sjogren's syndrome is primary biliary cirrhosis, an immune disease of the liver that leads to scarring of the liver tissue. A small percentage of patients with Sjogren's syndrome develop cancer of the lymph glands (lymphoma). This usually develops only after many years with the illness. Unusual gland swelling should be reported to the physician.