How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me Sjögren’s syndrome has a whole host of symptoms like Central Nervous System damage, glandular damage, lung damage, renal impairment, joint damage skin damage, as well as dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry skin. There are also issues with chronic fatigue, chronic cough, dental problems, and Brain fog. I mean,… Continue reading How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me
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Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis As if Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Costochondritis, aren’t enough (plus a little of Premature Ventricular Contractions for good measure), my over-achieving ass just had to contract (I’m sure contract is the right word, more like I was gifted) Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome (pronounces “SHOW-grins”) is another autoimmune disease, that is characterized by… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth As I’m sure you were able to deduce that this post is about teeth, not just any teeth, my teeth. I recently lost another tooth, and my tooth loss can be tied to some of the medication that I’m taking. Many autoimmune disorders have teeth… Continue reading The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
What Is Costochondritis?
What Is Costochondritis? ***DISCLAIMER*** I’m not a doctor or in the medical field, I have been diagnosed with Costochondritis at the ER and my Rheumatologist confirmed that diagnosis. I also have several Rheumatologic conditions (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Sjögren’s syndrome) Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone… Continue reading What Is Costochondritis?
My Daily Medication Intake
My Daily Medication Intake To combat the pain and issues from my Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome, I take the following medications daily. Gabapentin – this really helps with general joint pain, the best way I can describe this is that your hands and feet (mostly) are getting squeezed in a vise. Gabapentin… Continue reading My Daily Medication Intake
Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox I just finished watching “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” and the scene where he told his wife, Tracy about his 1991 diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease really made me stop and think, of how someone remains married to someone that has a debilitating disease like Parkinson’s. I often wonder why my wife… Continue reading Michael J. Fox
Tooth Extraction #2
Tooth Extraction #2 This past Friday, I had my second tooth extraction as a result of my RA and Fibro and, the associated medications. Many of us that suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and/or Fibromyalgia often have the lovely side effect of rotting teeth. As my dentist had once told me, there isn’t much that can… Continue reading Tooth Extraction #2
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished Good deed? I was driving with my wife, just doing our errands for the week. I noticed a stoppage of traffic in front of us. As we got closer I notice one person pushing a disabled SUV. I made my way around and stopped my truck in a turn lane… Continue reading No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
What is RA?
What is RA? So what is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Now, let me clear up the huge misconception that RA is just like the pain you have in… Continue reading What is RA?
