Sjogren's, in my opinion, would only be a cause of neuropathy, if the ANA was elevated....better still, if the SSA and SSB were positive. In the absence of these markers, it is more likely the neuropathy is what is causing the sicca....then you are left with idiopathic neuropathy, and the frustration of having that condition. There are SO many reasons we can have neuropathy, even in the presence of some obvious reasons, I would not be too quick to jump.

This 'overactive nerve' theory is gaining a lot of popularity, (Fibro) since it can be bestowed on people rather cheaply.....'Here is some Lyrica' and that is the end of that.

Two very frustrating conditions to have....idiopathic neuropathy + autoimmune markers of no specific disease....ugh.