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Couple of new online articles about SjS

Started by SjoGirl, May 02, 2019, 09:33:40 AM

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SjoGirl

Hi all,

I found these on Twitter this morning

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Sjogrens-Syndrome-Related-Disorders.aspx

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-sjgren-syndrome-condition-venus-williams.html

Both are pretty good. I did comment that pointing to Venus Williams is a misnomer because she has the resources to access care that many can never dream of receiving.

Sophie
Raynauds, sero-negative RA, Primary SjS, osteopenia, degenerative disc disease, disc protrusions,stenosis, Carpal tunnel,  poly neuropathy, myoclonus, hiatal hernia, esophagitis, viral infection, Leukopenia. Restasis, Vitamin D, B12, Evoxac, Lanzoprezole, calcium acetaminophen.

araminta

Thank you for posting these.   I agree about Venus Williams, it's not clear how she copes, I wish we knew.
Dry eyes (MGD), nose, mouth, occasional labyrinthitis,  dry skin , mouth ulcers, constant but fluctuating fatigue, IBS.  Blood tests and Schirmers negative,no Sjogrens dx yet.   Omega 3 algal oil, multivitamins, Evolve eye drops, Xailin eye ointment,  moisturiser (Instituto Espanol 10% urea).