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hedgehog

(36,286 posts)
Thu Apr 18, 2013, 02:49 PM Apr 2013

I haven't been tested for that, but am pretty confident in the current

diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome. The problem we have is that the best known, measurable symptoms that separate this from other autoimmune disorders (dry eyes, dry mouth) are given waaaaay more attention than the real problems - fatigue and digestive issues. It's as if all the research and treatment for lupus was focused on the facial rash!

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