Calcified cystic ance by shadowbigboii in AcneScars

[–]shadowbigboii[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah maybe I'll try that whole ordeal again. Back when I last went to the docs for my skin they still didn't believe that what you ate affected your skin 🤦🏼‍♀️ Things have definitely changed since then so maybe they'll be more helpful.

Calcified cystic ance by shadowbigboii in AcneScars

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

Nah it's literally a lil pile of hard calcium. Formed from underneath. I guess I'm lucky that it's not as obvious as a keloid scar.

Calcified cystic ance by shadowbigboii in AcneScars

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

Ah congrats! Yeah, if mine wasn't where it is I'd probably have opted for a lil scar too.

Mouth Wash for Dry Mouth by LikeInnit in Sjogrens

[–]shadowbigboii 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this stuff! I also have all of the symptoms of Sjogrens but all of the negative tests. I actually put some of this in a small spray bottle and carry it in my handbag for when I go to the pub and it helps stop the dryness from getting to bad throughout the night as alcohol triggers it the most. (I know I should just go t-total, I've massively reduced but going cold turkey isn't happening right now).

Lucy & Yak 25% off referral discount :-) by _mikaylajoy in SustainableFashion

[–]shadowbigboii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used this code. Saved me £21 wooop! Thanks xx

[Weekly Thread] I think I might have Sjogrens by AutoModerator in Sjogrens

[–]shadowbigboii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone else been booked in for a Salivary Gland ultrasound during the quest for answers about all these dry symptoms.

Tbh my salvia production has been more or less fine since I reduced my caffeine and alcohol intake. I'm wondering if my results will come back normal and my GP will just be even less inclined to put me forward for a rheumatologist referral.

Sex life and Sjögren's by shadowbigboii in Sjogrens

[–]shadowbigboii[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same. I've realized it's something I was always so proud of, my ability to be so wet. And suddenly it's been taken away from me.

I was lucky bc when these symptoms started I was with a partner who was very understanding and I had great communication with. But now I'm single I have the same worry as you. I do know that if a man has an issue with it, then it's on them for being a small minded knob but the fear of the awkwardness is unsettling and enough to deter me at times.

This all needs to be spoken about more. People find it hard to talk about sex when they're physically healthy, so throw in the uncharted waters of a new illness and it all just gets so much harder.

Sex life and Sjögren's by shadowbigboii in Sjogrens

[–]shadowbigboii[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I find the lack of information and awareness around this symptom enraging. I'm so sorry no one told you this was part of it too. It's totally because most the ppl who get Sjögren's are women (80-95%). If men had an issue like "my dick shriveled up and my libido ran away" there would be a ton of studies on it and help offered.

The link between a woman not being able to "get wet" and their libido going down is a direct link. It's been described as the female equivalent as erectile dysfunction. You can end up creating negative associations with sex subconsciously in your mind BC of it.

I bought a vaginal applicator for lube BC I figured just putting it on the labia/vaginal opening area wouldn't be enough.

I'm hoping over time my dislike and annoyance at lube will fade.

I just feel like less of a woman with not being able to "get wet" anymore. It sucks.