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01-25-2009, 07:23 AM | #1 | |||
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So, is there a difference? When my sleep doc told me I may have Sicca Syndrome, I had never heard of it. When I researched it online, not much is said about Sicca, and often refers back to Sjogrens. I found this:
http://palm.skynetmd.com/skymain_sea...lm&li=palm&v=2 Quote:
I also know there are different ways of testing for Sicca/Sjogrens, some better than others. What is the best way? Thank you.
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04-01-2010, 05:02 AM | #2 | |||
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Hello, they call it sicca syndrome when there is no diagnosis of Sjogrens or any other disease causing the dryness. There are blood tests that can confirm Sjogrens , but many people are negative on those tests yet exhibit the symptoms. Lip biopsy and schirmer eye test can also be used to diagnose Sjogrens. Hope this helps some. Mary
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04-01-2010, 05:54 AM | #3 | |||
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Welcome to NeuroTalk Sleeeepy.
I'm not sure if you noticed that the post you replied to above was made back on 01-25-2009. That isn't a problem but wasn't sure if you were aware or not.
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04-01-2010, 05:58 AM | #4 | |||
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Im going to blame my not noticing how old this post was on my brain fog Thanks for telling me because I am finding it difficult to navigate around this site, but give me a little while and I will be flying through here..LOL Thanks again ....Mary
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Koala77 (04-01-2010) |
04-01-2010, 06:53 AM | #5 | |||
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Thanks for responding anyways...I'm still dealing with the dryness, and my neuro said I was negative for Sicca. My eyes are the worst, although, I do have sleep apnea and my CPAP dries my mouth out so bad I can't even spit. Yes, it does have a humidifier on it, and I fill it everyday with distilled water. when it's rainy, my eyes do fairly well, the minute it starts to get nice, I have a sand pile in them, burning, scratchy...goes on and on. I work for an optometrist who tells me it's hormonal..which I do not believe. I know it's auto-immune, I already have other auto-immune issues.
Thanks again, Deb
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