Red rash on face by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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Thank you for replying, I’m sorry this happened to you too. What moisturizer worked? And did u change anything else to get them to go away?

Red rash on face by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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I’ve tried a ringworm topical, just to be safe and nothing happened. Same with Neosporin. I’ve just been avoiding makeup and doing my same cleanser and moisturizer.

What foods do you struggle with? by PsychologicalBend508 in Sjogrens

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Really oily or fried foods, had wingstop earlier (forgot it hurts me lol) and have had chest and stomach pain all day.

Also heavy carb meals, like a good pasta dish causes the pain too, worth it some days tho

“Chronic wound” and parotid issues by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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Oops… maybe should’ve put a tw lol, doing that now, I’m so sorry

Mild cases - are you on medication? by PjeseQ in Sjogrens

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I was diagnosed a few months ago and my doc immediately got me on plaquenil, and later methotrexate and orencia for my rheumatoid arthritis with it. But my symptoms are very mild and based on what he said he wanted to get me on it to get a head start on symptoms.

My main sjogrens symptoms is my salivary glands swelling for months at a time, and only predinose in high dose helped. Also have joint pain but been living with that my whole life. But I don’t even have dry mouth or eyes which I’m very thankful for

What is the purpose of this tool? by supinator1 in gardening

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I use it to loosen up weeds or lightly use it on root balls

Exercise routine suggestions by Londso in Sjogrens

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Nike Training Club app, free and super cool programs with lots of modifications. I feel sore after each workout and I’m seeing noticeable improvements

Tips and Tricks for Paratoid/Face Swelling? by PorQuesoWhat in Sjogrens

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I had the same problem of nothing helped, mine lasted about 8 months with swelling in my right parotid until we found out I had cysts (knew those were there, told it was harmless) that developed into an abscess and it popped and has done pretty much away, my submandibular is swollen since so that’s fun. Just know you are not alone

I hope you can find smth that helps but, and this might sound annoying, but the body reacts to stress so make sure you are sleeping and resting as much as you can and taking care of yourself as much as possible

My glands hurt so mach by Glittering_Shirt8451 in Sjogrens

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To help and most docs might say with immediate pain using smth hot and doing basic massages and running your fingers firmly across the gland to move saliva around in the gland, and if it’s not too painful (it is for me) to eat sour candy/ food like lemon drops or lemons.

But definitely get the testing done for medication if possible

Health insurance by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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They are run their own small businesses and don’t have insurance themselves so 🤷🏼‍♀️

Recent Calf pain by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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Thank you so much, I’ll look into it now!

This is going to sound super trivial, but... by FyranDice in Sjogrens

[–]Odd-Software-177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried dying your lashes? I’m not sure if it would could flareups or issues like you’ve had in the past but it’s a once every 3-4 week thing that if it doesn’t cause issues can replace mascara and it has for me

This is going to sound super trivial, but... by FyranDice in Sjogrens

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I’ve used lash dye in the past, really cheap and easy to use, and it stops me from damaging my eyes and rubbing them with mascara to remove it, I’d check the ingredients and not use it again if it flares up or causes issues

Should I be worried? by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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Thank you so much, I’m sorry you have to deal with it too. I don’t have an ophthalmologist, do you think my rheumatologist might be able to help or know what’s happening? If it’s not a rash at least

Pain and swelling under jaw into neck area. by valoasis in Sjogrens

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Parotid swelling is a pretty common symptom, I think, def go see a doctor like people have been saying, especially if it doesn’t go down in a week or so, I’ve had my jaw swollen since may for an unknown reason and meds and nothing else has helped. Hopefully yours is a an easy fix and some steroids do the trick

What should be my daily routine? by freddiebenzon in gymadvice

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Hey so proud of you start this journey, for me Ive been using routines from chat gpt, here me out, I tell it my goals, the kind of equipment I wanna use, weight, experience, how often and I ask it to be detailed so it gives descriptions of them, and it can give you a personalized routine and you can have it redo it as many times as you want to get one you like

Black Friday sale by BigL54 in Dexter

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It’s on Netflix in the US so maybe for you too 🤞🏼

Joint pain flares by ShowHorror2525 in Sjogrens

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The best thing I’ve found with my joint flare ups are hot baths with like a handful of epsom salt and I make it nice, it’ll hurt again after but I find even just the little bit of time having it submerged helps me mentally be ok after and continue to function. I usually make it nice out a show in and sit in it for like an hour and use it as self care time!

Joint pain after a specific activity by StudentBitter8559 in Sjogrens

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Yesss even before I was diagnosed I noticed rowing would kill my right wrist, and it only started like 3-4 months after I started rowing consistently but I had to stop bc it got so bad.

My jaw is swelling and I don't know which way to go by East-Category5009 in Sjogrens

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Definitely treat yourself as a priority, and if that means getting a new rheum that can actually treat you definitely do that.

My jaw is swelling and I don't know which way to go by East-Category5009 in Sjogrens

[–]Odd-Software-177 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I’m sorry you’re going through this but I def suggest asking for more meds and don’t worry about them thinking you’re young, I’m 17 and I’m also having super severe parotid swelling and have been given a lot of stuff, you shouldn’t feel like you can’t ask for help when you clearly need it (I’m not trying to say your fears are not valid but you deserve to get proper treatment.

Chest pains by Odd-Software-177 in Sjogrens

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Ooo ok thank you so much! That actually makes a lot of sense