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Title: newbie here
Post by: Iris on July 27, 2011, 01:36:24 PM

Hello everyone.. I am a 49 year old female...I was recently dianosed with sjogren's from symptoms only.. SSA and SSB were negative with only a positive ANA.. But I have had symptoms for at least 15 years..

I have been reading the board for awhile and thought it was time I posted.. I've gotten a lot of good information here and look forward to learning even more.. :)

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Bucky on July 27, 2011, 02:10:56 PM

Hi Iris - welcome! I'm glad you decided to come out of "lurking" and join in conversation here on the forum. As you have probably already discovered - we're a diverse group of people from literally, around the world.

If you haven't checked it out already, be sure and visit our links page as it has a lot of helpful information there on all sorts of topics.

If you like talking to other Sjogren's members in real time, we also have live chats several nights during the week - you can see the schedule by going to the chats link at the top of the page. We talk about anything and everything . . . from Sjogren's, food, vacations, weather, etc.

Again, welcome.

Bucky

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Joe S. on July 27, 2011, 04:35:08 PM

Welcome to the forum Iris.

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Meld256 on July 28, 2011, 12:18:21 AM

Welcome, Iris! :D

Your story sounds very similar to many of us, as you've no doubt read about already. I'm glad you "came out of hiding" ;)

Think you'll find lots of friendly and welcoming people here. It's one of the things I feel most blessed for in my life recently.
We'll be looking forward to hearing more from you. Please pop in anytime, and as Bucky said, those chat times are great, too.

Again, welcome.
Melinda

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: lynnmarie219 on July 28, 2011, 09:05:56 AM

Hi Iris and welcome to Sjogrens World!

I hope you enjoy coming here often...please read all you can and ask any questions that come to mind. Everyone here is very friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive. I'm sure you will also find some friendship and laughter along the way too! :)

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Iris on July 28, 2011, 10:47:10 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome.. I'm usually pretty quiet but I try to come out of my shell sometimes.. ;D

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Katybarstool on July 28, 2011, 01:17:07 PM

Iris, welcome! I'm glad you plucked up the courage to speak with us.

Kathyx

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Cheryl on July 29, 2011, 03:57:06 AM

It's nice to meet you, Iris. Welcome!
Cheryl

Title: Re: newbie here
Post by: Chickpea on July 31, 2011, 03:01:49 PM

Welcome Iris! I'm glad you decided to 'come out of your shell' and post a little about yourself.

I hope you feel free to ask any question at all, however small. The worst thing is when you worry by yourself - there's bound to be someone here who's experienced the same or similar and can help, even just with reassurance.

Thinking of you - Chickpea

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