mrsD,

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my lengthy post. It's hard to not be so lengthy when there is so much to consider.

When trying to find a trigger, as you stated, that is hard. I have had at least 13-15 surgeries over the course of my 49 years...and with one of those, a simple DNC, there was a cotton pad left inside of me. I've also had a terribly painful ectopic pregnancy where I nearly lost my life. The first thing that started all my surgeries was an infected appendectomy. That year alone I had the apendectomy and the ectopic pregnancy two months apart. On a side note, after recently finding my biological father, he told me he too was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome a few years back, which is so odd considering the amount of men vs women that have it.

I've put in a request to see my regular pcp. I will request a B12 test. Any other tests you can recommend while I'm there?

I've been reading here since I've found this site only a few hours ago. So much helpful information, and it seems like tons of very caring people too. For the first time these past two weeks I feel some hope.

Thank you so much again.