Can Sjogrens cause true dementia?

[Chris58]

Very interesting comments and information.  I know I had mentioned before that my Mom's confusion and memory loss definitely worsened when she was upset, nervous, etc.  She finally accepted that when she became so upset over what was happening....she actually made it all worse.  She does well keeping that under control now.   She is very quick to say that she probably already told us something, or already asked it...but, here it goes again.   In her instance, she is not living in the past (which my aunt did), she is able to remember anything that was previously stored in long term memory.  I hope this makes sense.  We cannot control any other stress trigger, etc., but at least she has accepted her condition fairly well.  Hates it.......but isn't aggravating it.

Irish, thanks for reminding about the fluids and diet!!!!

[Jozee]

Was just told today I have early dementia due to Sjogrens. My Neuro said he has seen it often.

[Chris58]

So sorry to hear about the early dementia.  They tried my mom on some different meds to help with that.  In her case, she was a bit too far along...did they suggest anything for you?

[ohiolady]

Jozee,

Did your neuro say this would progress?  Does he plan on treating you with medication?  This is most disturbing as the articles I've read have not indicated Sjogrens memory issues to be a progressive dementia.

I am so sorry.

Anna