Sjogrens
I have had lupus for 6 years which my rheumatologist assures me is sub cutaneous and is not systemic. In the last 6 month I have suffered from dry eyes and lack of saliva and my first thoughts were sjogrens symptom. Again he assures me it is not, has anyone had a similar experience.
Dickboy
Hi,
!
I don't want to contradict your rheumatologist, as he knows your situation better than I do. That said, up to 20% of people diagnosed with Lupus are also diagnosed Sjogren's, so it wouldn't be all that unusual for you to be dealing with Sjorgren's. Here's a bit of information about eye issues that can occur along with Lupus -- https://lupus.net/eyes. And, dry mouth is another common issue people with Lupus often experience. It's important to treat both dry mouth and dry eye to prevent further issues, so please do what you need to do to have both conditions properly addressed. I thought you might find this article on dry mouth (and the many member comments at the end of the article) interesting -- https://lupus.net/living/dental-health. You are definitely not alone in what you are experiencing and if you need to be the "squeaky wheel" to get your rheumatologist to take your concerns seriously, do it! Your health is important and you deserve the best care available!
Best, Erin, Team Member.
