I was diagnosed about 8 years ago. The Evoxac I take is a life saver, it allows me to at least function, but heaven help me if I miss a dose. I also take large doses of iron for the fatigue. Funny how one missed dose and it takes 3 days to catch up on my energy. I just dealt with the symptoms for these years not realizing some of the symptoms I thought were just age(I'm just 54) are actually Sjogrens symptoms. I hate whiners so most of the time I keep things to myself. It's reassuring reading others comments knowing I'm not the only one suffering. My joints in my hands hurt all the time. I spend most of my days on the computer at work so you just endure. My hip joints have really been bad this summer, thought it might be bursitis, but I'm sure it's the Sjogrens. I could be much worse. I am able to get out of bed every morning and thank God for it. I just take one day at a time, and am determined this WILL NOT get the best of me.

I hate it. I was diagnosed over three years ago. I hurt a lot. My knees mostly. My eyes burn most of the time. I choke on food a lot. I take so many meds I feel like a pharmacy. I take shots also. I take B12 which really does help a lot with memory. I take methotrexate shots in the muscle of my legs once a week. I take hydrocordoquine twice a day. I hate multi vitamins. I take pills for my eyes, folic acid, and numerous other meds. I get sick all the time because my immune system cannot fight off anything. I have lots of stomach problems with bowel blockages, acid reflux, and pain. I take lidoderm patches for pain and sometimes I give myself allergy pills to knock myself out for pain. I feel useless and I hate not being able to take care of myself sometimes. I see no end in sight and what I wanted to do and be is a memory. I am 41 years old and ready to throw in the towel.

I was diagnosed three years ago with Sjogren's syndrome by a rheumatologist. I have never been a person who took medication until now. My doctor put me on Plaquenil to maintain inflammation, Evoxac three times a day for dry mouth, and Restasis eye drops twice a day. The Restasis takes at least 6 weeks until you still start feeling the relief from dry eyes. I also had tear duct plugs put in. I must say, my eyes are no longer red with pain, and my mouth has some relief. For once, I feel like a new person.

I can't believe I have it. I'm so fatigued I have trouble concentrating. I get very dizzy. I am so over heated at 70F that the sweat runs from me. I never used to sweat. I have trouble sleeping because I ache all over and because I'm so hot. The bed feels like it is on fire where I have been laying. My jaw hurts on the left side. It is hard to bring my back teeth together. One leg aches continually. I ache from head to toe. My mouth isn't really dry and my eyes aren't dry. It seems my throat is however. I get so desperate for a drink of water sometimes, I'm almost frantic. I get a prickly feeling in my chest and have to guzzle water or some juice. Please tell me if the doctor is on the right track.

My eyes are very dry but frequent use of over-the-counter drops are helpful after trying numerous brands. I ache and I have Raynaud's but the worse symptom for me is the sore throat and tongue. Salt rinses and lozenges only work for a few minutes. I'm losing my sense of taste and the enjoyment of eating. Because there doesn't appear to be any infection, the doctor doesn't treat it. I'm very frustrated.

Diagnosed with SLE Sjogren's overlap 15 years ago confirmed by lip biopsy. Best treatment for me is rituximab. I use Biotene products and they are quite effective in keeping the dental problems at bay. My symptoms are very dry scratchy eyes...no tears. My mouth and throat get so dry that I choke on food. I take water with me everywhere.

I have Sjogren's. I am 51. I have had it for eight years. My hands hurt about 80% of the time, and my ankles, knees, and hips hurt all the time. I do a lot of work with chainsaws. While I'm doing it, my hands don't hurt. I've never had glasses until I turned 45. I can't climb stairs. I am a farmer—a life-long female farmer. I've never needed help from anyone. Now I feel like I'm lucky to get to the doctor to get supplies.