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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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8. The good effects don't wear off

Reply to hedgehog (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 7, 2012, 07:01 PM

Jul 2012

and some of the bad effects like the emotional roller coaster will decrease over time.

Sjogren's can and does kill, usually through pulmonary fibrosis or kidney disease. However, it rarely follows a rapid and fulminating course like the worst lupus sometimes can.

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Coming out of a flare, getting back to normal - [View all] hedgehog Jul 2012 OP

Been there done that Warpy Jul 2012 #1

Do you have some type of libodem Jul 2012 #2

Sjogren's syndrome - which is mnore or less invisible to other people. hedgehog Jul 2012 #3

my friend has that libodem Jul 2012 #7

The good effects don't wear off Warpy Jul 2012 #8

Thanks for letting me vent- it helps to get my thoughts in order. hedgehog Jul 2012 #4

I'm so glad that you're getting a bit of a respite! cali Jul 2012 #5

Oh Cali - hang in there! Nothing is worse thatn pain that won't even let you sleep! hedgehog Jul 2012 #6