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Sjogrens Topics => Living With Sjogren's => Topic started by: angels04 on December 30, 2011, 12:10:55 PM

Title: how do you know if its a flare?
Post by: angels04 on December 30, 2011, 12:10:55 PM
Hi
I am new to sjogrens and not sure what to expect day to day. Some days my mouth is quite dry-other days its not too bad. Other than being tired all the time and not being able to wear my contacts, I feel generally pretty good. today however, everything is sore. Stomach, hands, knees lower back and i have a fever of 100.8. Could this be a flare? or is it just a "bug" and Im blaming it on the sjogrens?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated as I try to navigate this disease. :o
Title: Re: how do you know if its a flare?
Post by: Joe S. on December 30, 2011, 01:26:44 PM
I know that you may not like my answer but ... yes. I would still go and get it checked out by the doctor.
Title: Re: how do you know if its a flare?
Post by: NanaDeb on December 30, 2011, 02:32:19 PM
Ok Joe...got my carrot juice and dark cherries...how many cherries am I supposed to eat a day? Sorr I didn't mean to hijack this thread, just haven't figured out how else to post.  Debi
Title: Re: how do you know if its a flare?
Post by: Joe S. on December 30, 2011, 04:23:41 PM
As, sauce, I would have a bowl, dehydrated I have about 10-15, as juice 8-12 oz, or just one pill twice per day.