Sjögren’s syndrome ?? | Arthritis Information

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Ok so it's been a while since I have been here, sorry about that, but I have been trying to keep myself busy to try to forget the pain and swelling etc.
Now the topic is Sjögren’s syndrome so let me get to it.
I have been searching the web for almost a year now regarding RA and side effects, I have been on MTX for about 6 months , and noticed that a few days after taking the MTX my urine would have a strong odor,  I figured it was the MTX.
Now for the second time in 2 months I am getting a very strong  taste of salt in my mouth, nothing taste right, I rinse constantly but to no avail.
I was searching fot Salty Taste and up pops"Sjögren’s syndrome" not only that but it has popped up in several other searches I have done re RA etc..
Does anyone know anything about this ?
How different is it from RA and are there different meds I should be taking?
I go back to the Dr. the end of this month but need to figure this out myself too.
It is my understanding that this effexts Scandanavians and I am Swedish, so I was wondering.

sorry slo_hand.. SS is not a fun thing.

As far as I know, there is no cure........ and that they only treat our symptoms....
I use to love chips and pretzels... not now.. they are TOO salty to me.. guess cause I am already?  IDK.
I'm Irish and British..... not scandinavian .... but this is secondary sjogrens.. after our RA
Good luck to you......
hey babs did they increase or add any meds or just the same as RA? I tell you this really sucks big time! i had Salagen added for all-around moisture (can cause you to perspire more.. not me thus far) and Restasis for eyes... I use other nasal, eye, mouth, skin, etc products to make my life easier and better....  it's quite a regimen.......
i can't type right now bbl lots fo pain


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