New Member: Sjogren's has finally connected the dots

[bill_in_lv]

Thank you all for your wonderful welcome.  I've been reading through your comments, profiles and I realize that I have connected with a group of genuine people.   As a new member this means very much to me.  I will make every effort to make the next new members equally welcome.
The vasculitis onsets (have had about ten severe attacks) almost cost me my right leg last June (has healed now) and the pancreatitis attack was sudden and severe in February.  The paramedics weren't sure I'd make it to the ER.  A friend described it this way... 'at first you think your're going to die, and then you are mad because you don't.'  Pretty accurate description.
In every one of these situations, the doctors have said, 'we don't know what caused this.'  This seems to be a common message as I read through the postings.  Am going to learn from you all, and my next PCP appt, I will ask him to send me to a rheumatologist, though I anticipate that he will be many steps ahead of me.  He is determined to get to the roots of what's happening to me.

Again, thanks for your words of welcome.

Grace and peace
Bill