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Do Many Of You Have Sjogren's Syndrome In Addition To RA?

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Marina Del Rey, CA

I was diagnosed with RA about 6 years ago. I've taken Methotrexate, Arava, and Prednisone over the years with varying degrees of success. My lab tests and X-rays have never really convinced me I have RA. I'm now on Enbrel and Plaquenil which seem to be helping. One of my doctors suggested Sjogren's, and I'm more and more convinced that's what I have. Maybe along with RA, maybe not. Sjogren's would explain many of my additional problems
Was wondering if others have come to this conclusion.… read more

August 10, 2020
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A myRAteam Member

I have both! My doctor was very quick to identify the Sjogrens and the RA diagnosis came a little bit later. It is not fun but at least I found out I'm mot just crazy!!!🤣🤣🤣

August 20, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Many on this site have other illnesses besides RA. Autoimmune diseases bring along many other problems with it. They seem to be coupled together like a train. As you travel through this life with RA I have myself many other things. I started with RA, then came Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis. I know have Psoriatic and Spondylosis, all types of Arthritis. But unfortunately there’s more. I’ve been diagnosed with several colon deceases, i have to have a Colonoscopy every two to three years. Each time I have to have polyps removed. I’m waiting for tests to come back now from five polyps removed last week. I have Iritis effecting my eyes and recently I was diagnosed with diabetes and portal hypertentsion.

August 10, 2020
A myRAteam Member

Approximately half of those diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome have previously been diagnosed with a rheumatic condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers estimate the prevalence of Sjögren’s syndrome in those diagnosed with RA to be between 5 percent and 10 percent. Some people with RA may have symptoms of Show Full Answer

Approximately half of those diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome have previously been diagnosed with a rheumatic condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers estimate the prevalence of Sjögren’s syndrome in those diagnosed with RA to be between 5 percent and 10 percent. Some people with RA may have symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome without qualifying for a full diagnosis.

July 20, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Sjogren's has flares just like other autoimmunes. Dry eyes, dry mouth, dry skin. It hangs around for a while then lightens up for a little while.

September 13, 2020
A myRAteam Member

I have RA and sjogrens. For the sojgrens, it makes my eyes dry, mainly waking up after sleeping.

August 28, 2020

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