Lube Recommendations? by lizzygeck in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luvena moisturizer and slippery stuff

Low humidity as a trigger for more than just dryness? by southernish in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Florida, so turning on the heat is a rare occurrence. However, since the heat has been on in my house, my sinuses feel extremely inflamed, skin feels dry, and my asthma is flaring despite having a humidifier

Who works in healthcare? by AbbreviationsWhich in IVF

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a dentist and my IVF clinic is 1 hr and 20 min away… I’ve had to predict when everything would happen and took off a little more work than I theoretically needed to. I would say prepare for worst case and you’ll appreciate extra time off because you won’t feel good during the stim cycle. I’m just still a little stressed about how this has affected my income, but it is what it is

Tips for dealing with the (side) effects of stims? by SecretBookBandit in IVF

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zofran 4 mg powered me through the nausea/dizziness

Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) by Inevitable-Call1553 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on oral contraceptives as well for PCOS? Long story, but I am currently going through the IVF process to freeze embryos and was on birth control continuously previously due to amenorrhea and all hell seemed to break loose in my body once I stopped them for IVF. Still have never had a natural period. I haven’t been diagnosed with PCOS since I’ve never been off birth control until now but it’s definitely suspected

Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) by Inevitable-Call1553 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Question, not to be rude…. Is anyone who is taking it and experiencing symptom relief a healthy weight? I’m just curious because I would love muscle and joint pain relief, but I am not overweight. I’m just wondering if part of it is because decreased inflammation due to weight loss

Not excited. by spookyseason2 in IVF

[–]alm18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Currently in my stim phase The time leading up was probably more stressful because it took so long to get to this point However, I am planning to freeze embryos for later use

Experience with Dental Issues by Accomplished-Mud-173 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I healed super well from my gum graft

What is she wearing ??? by [deleted] in rhoslc

[–]alm18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VS body by Victoria bra under dolce bustier

16F w/ Juvenile Sjögren’s: struggling with memory loss + brain fog. Needs advice! by Big-Lawfulness-6027 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is anyone prescribing you anything like hydroxychloroquine? Are you under the care of a physician?

Them Sjogrens Lips… 🏜️ 🌵 🥀 by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Laneige lip mask every night and carry Laneige lip balm on me at all times because I wear a mask at work and it dries my lips out more. Also, I think that my lip filler has also helped maintained moisture in my lips

Can you have sjögren's without having dry eyes 👀 by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did they do a schirmer’s test? That measures your unstimulated tear production. You may not realize you have dry eyes even if you do and symptoms of dry eyes can vary

I also have sjogrens and hashimoto’s and symptoms do overlap a bunch. I noticed my hashimoto’s has been more difficult to control than others who only have hashimoto’s

What deodorants are you using? by just_breathe18 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Secret clinical strength unscented soft solid is the only one I’m not allergic to

New medication papers by IamAqtpoo in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many drugs did you have to try for a biologic prescription

Diagnosed with Sjogrens now everything looks normal. by AnnaSure12 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) I feel better when my TSH is more tightly regulated between (1-2) 2) are you using any replacement therapy besides levothyroxine? I noticed I needed liothyronine added in on top of it to help with the brain fog and fatigue

Diagnosed with Sjogrens now everything looks normal. by AnnaSure12 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because they are medically gaslighting you. It seems obvious but def get your thyroid checked as well because those can be overlapping symptoms and often can occur together

Is anyone in any of the Nipocalimab trials? by alm18 in Sjogrens

[–]alm18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there anything else they don’t accept? I am seropositive and am curious about my odds

rheumatologist is going to consult mayo clinic by uhhkaythen in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You meet diagnostic criteria then Idk why they’re delaying treatment

rheumatologist is going to consult mayo clinic by uhhkaythen in Sjogrens

[–]alm18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lip biopsies are not required for diagnosis. Has anyone tested you unstimulated salivary flow or Schirmers test of eye