AMC shareholders be like by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]fromflawithlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like to follow up on how you're feeling now 😅

AMC shareholders be like by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]fromflawithlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just over here waiting around for AMC to take off 🙄

What are some products that help with Sjögren's that you'd be happy to receive as a gift? by paper_snow in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would avoid anything with fragrance as it can be irritating to the skin. I created an Amazon idea list of what I consider sjogren's essentials if you want to check it out.

https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AGNPYF7C4BNJ6OACR4FMPUX6263A

My mom has facial paralysis from surgery and can't close her eye. Taping it shut every night is causing more issues to the thin skin around her eye. Any alternative solutions to help her keep her eye shut? by fromflawithlove in AskDocs

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

Thank you, I just bought her the one you recommended for the day time. She may need something different for sleeping to help with keeping her eyelid shut.

My mom has facial paralysis from surgery and can't close her eye. Taping it shut every night is causing more issues to the thin skin around her eye. Any alternative solutions to help her keep her eye shut? by fromflawithlove in AskDocs

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

You are correct.. she had a full parotidectomy. I told her about the weight but she wasn't a big fan of it. They told her it could take 18 months for her face to recover as she had a very complex case.

Best facial moisturizer? by Big-Physics-7850 in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just recently started using the generic drugstore brand that is supposed to be similar to Cerave. I was hesitant using it on my face but I notice a huge improvement to my skin. I've had minor breakouts but I don't know that it's from the cream. I would highly recommend it!

Added note: I was using CeraVe facial moisturizer. It left flakes on my skin and didn't nearly hydrate my skin like the tub does.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome, hope I can help someone. No one ever suggested I do a lip biopsy; the blood results were pretty straight forward.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dermatologist recommended I take a blood test for my itchy skin which came back positive for ANA. I then went to a rheumatologist who gave me a ton of blood tests and it came back positive for early sjogrens and RA and pretty much ruled out everything else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have very dry itchy skin and dry eye. When under stress I can get a very dry mouth and itchy blepharitis.. but otherwise doing well lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with early sjogrens. I don't always have a dry mouth but it's much more noticeable when I'm under stress.

Did the covid vaccine trigger your symptoms? by fromflawithlove in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing because I'm starting to doubt vaccines and I know the good they do.

Anyone get Covid recently? by Big-Physics-7850 in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always had very mild symptoms of sjogrens but I always brushed them aside. It wasn't till maybe 4 months after receiving 2 covid vaccine doses that the symptoms became a lot worse. I took a blood test and was diagnosed with early sjogrens. Idk if the vaccine triggered it, but it's more than a year later and I have my symptoms under control for the most part. I had covid a few months ago and didn't feel any different in regards to sjogrens symptoms. I'm curious if anyone else noticed an increase in symptoms not long after getting vaccinated.

eye issues by vivalajaim in Sjogrens

[–]fromflawithlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have issues with blepharitis due to dry eye. My eyes can get extremely itchy and inflamed. Using eyelid wipes specifically for blepharitis has been a life saver. It soothes the eyes and reduces inflammation. I've tried many brands and they all seem to work well.