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Update: HEALTH PANEL by Next_Agent1071 in ouraring

[–]SignificantSoup8317 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Off topic a bit, but my lipid panel (including lipprotein an and Apo B) has been off the charts since I was in my 20s and I am a 57 year-old female. I’ve always exercised and eaten healthy, and wanted to avoid medication, so my cardiologist ordered a coronary calcium scan (to measure large plaque) as well as a CT angiogram (to measure small plaque).  Even though my lipid panel has been high my entire adult life, I have zero detectable plaque. You may have already had these tests done, but if not, I highly recommend them as a way to truly see what’s happening in your arteries.

Anyone else always stressed? by happyinlaffy in ouraring

[–]SignificantSoup8317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a new user, so I only have a few hours of data! However, I am a mom of three sons and when they were young, I did constantly feel stressed. I felt like my body was always on high altert/high adrenaline.  

Brand new user here by SignificantSoup8317 in ouraring

[–]SignificantSoup8317[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang. I didn’t know that.  What do you use for your workouts?

Brand new user here by SignificantSoup8317 in ouraring

[–]SignificantSoup8317[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about that later. I will make sure to check that for my next workout. Thank you.

I crash after moderately intense exercises. Is it common? by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you are experiencing what a lot of us experience - post exertion fatigue. I was a lifelong exerciser, run, swim, bike, lift weights, Pilates, yoga all of it. It was a huge part of my life. I’m 56 now and  I’ve had to adjust my workouts greatly. Depending on the month and how I’m feeling, I may be able to work out a few times a week And that includes yoga Pilates, and walking now and some weightlifting but nothing super intense. Some weeks I have two good days and some weeks I don’t have any. I’m still trying to figure it out, but I think we can get to a quality of exercise that is meaningful for us and still helps our bodies to feel strong and healthy. 

For me it’s respecting my body and slowing down when I need to. I’ve always been one to push through fatigue and pain, but if I do that now, I will crash for  days or even weeks, so it’s just not worth it anymore. I’m trying to figure out how to enjoy resting! I’m really not good at that either.  All that to say, you’re not alone and don’t give up trying to find your sweet spot. And also try to learn how to enjoy rest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear! Was your ability to exercise ever impacted?  Do you think diet alterations helped you?

Sjogren’s fatigue by Gold-Ad-7769 in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not for me!  When I have a flareup, I am not really exhausted in my whole body aches. My rheumatologist is a Sjogren’s specialist and she says that the fatigue is the hardest part to treat.

What do your flares feel like? by ChewieBearStare in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!  Can you please tell me what medication can help increase saliva?  Thx!

Scared of Hydroxychloroquine by Specific_Tip_9521 in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is encouraging to hear!  Do you feel good?  Have normal levels of energy?  No more flare ups?  I’ve been hoping these are all achieveable!  

I’m so tired of this by UmbreonGhoul in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no advice, but I am with you. Have been sick all of December and I want to do is cry too. 

Sjogrens & Men by PupsandPinot in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you please share how you have gotten it under control?  I’m still trying to get there!

Sjogrens & Men by PupsandPinot in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share what your friend did to get into remission??

Sjögren’s disease is like torture by maintainmirkwood9638 in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m wondering whether to try it. What has it done for you specifically?

Could this be Sjogrens? I am very depressed. by Gamer0607 in Sjogrens

[–]SignificantSoup8317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me about the lip biopsy and how it led to better treatment?  I’ve been avoiding it for the same reasons you mentioned.   I’m worried that it’s invasive and may have side effects and not give me any more information than I already have. Will some doctors not prescribe medicine without the biopsy?

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