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[mom2boys]

Hello Everyone~
Thank you to everyone for sharing on this site.  I have been helped so much from your stories.  I was diagnosed with primary Sjogren's last year and have had mostly joint pain, fatigue and some dry eye.  Not too bad, but sometimes the fatigue really hits you.  I'm 41 and my rheumy thinks I may have had my first flare in my early 30s.

[Bernice]

Hey Mom2boys,

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to Sjogrens World!

Yeah! The fatigue is horrible for most of us! Though some seem to escape this aspect of the journey on the road with SJS!

For me fatigue, brain fog, painful joints and muscles are the worst as of late.

This latest flare started with a month long visit from my then two year old grand daughter, I thought that child was going to kill me for sure.

Everyday of that last two weeks especially, I thought for sure with every step I took I was just one more step from seeing my maker!  

That was June and I am just now fully recovering, let's say a week ago I felt like "O,K. it's finally over!"

Look forward to getting to know you!
Bernice

[kimbo]

mom2boys,

So glad we have given you some encouragements.

I am sure in your tour thru our forum here, you have discovered, that though we have SJS in common, there is varying differences .

We all have flares from time to time involving different characteristics of issues with SJS. At different levels of intensity.

Welcome and please make yourself at home.

blessings kimbo

[Linda196]

Hi Mom, welcome from me, too.

Enjoy your tour of SjS world, but bring a cup of tea, coffee, a big drink of water or your bevvie of choice with you, because you may find yourself here for lots longer than you planned! It can be very compelling, once you get reading.

[Scottietottie]

Hi Mom2boys 

Welcome to Sjogren's worlf from me too. It's a great place to share experience and to ask questions - and not just about SjS!! I'm sure you'll find it friendly.

Take care - Scottie 

[harrigan]

Another welcome from another mum of boys!!  How many boys are you mom to?  XX Ailsa

[jaygee]

hello 

I was a mere "lurker" on the forum a couple of months ago, now I have to visit daily to see how everyone is       xx

[Patze]

Hi mom2boys,

Let me also welcome you to the SJS World!  Please do continue to peruse the board as you'll always find a bit of information that you didn't know before.  And Linda has a very good point, bring an extra large drink of your choice as once you log in, you'll be hanging out longer than you think - I know I sure do and enjoy it all (this is one of the friendliest boards that you'll find)!

Again, welcome and I hope to chat with you soon -

Patze

[Bernice]

Me too Jay!!!

In fact I stay logged in while at work and check in every so often when things at seem to slow down or I just slow down!

Bernice

[Patze]

Hey Bernice,

You can keep it opened at the office?  Wow, that's great!!!!  Oh well, I can't log in at the office, but I can open it up at home!


Patze

[lynnmarie219]

Hi Mom!

Welcome to Sjogrens World from me too!

So glad to hear that you are already finding this site helpful and I hope you continue to come here for information, support and friendship!

[Bernice]

Patz,
I don't keep it open all day, I switch between tabs from time to time. I'm in office by myself, so as long as I get my job and a little more done I don't feel too bad.

Bernice

[mom2boys]

Thank you everyone for such a warm welcome!  I've been in a bit of a flare lately and feeling a little down about this "disease".  I'm used to doing a lot and the fatigue has been tough for me.  Plus it just makes me feel OLD.

[Patze]

Hang in there mom2boys, I'll keep the ol' paws crossed for ya.


Patze