Sjogren's DISEASE: NO ANTIBODIES ?

What You Need to Know About Suffering from Sjogren's Disease
Can you have Sjogren's Disease without any of the SSA/SSB antibodies?
Can you have Sjogren's Disease with negative SSA and SSB antibodies?
Are you a woman trying to understand how Sjogren's disease is diagnosed? This video explains everything from positive or negative antibodies and what are the criteria used for diagnosis.

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[baileystruss]

Another related question is how to find a dr competent enough if you are negative on all AB tests.

[cindyleduc]

Diagnosed with Sjogrens, my SSA and SSB and ANA were all negative. ENA and CRP positive, it was my eye specialist who requested blood and did the eye tests as well as requesting a Rheumatologist who seen me ASAP. Now to get a few more answers to relieve some stress.

[DEBH-id]

THANK YOU! I can't tell you the number of other specialists who swear that since I'm neg for those antibody tests. I can't possibly have Sjogrens

[rachelschultz]

Absolutely love that you share your wisdom!

[believe]

Thank you so much for your video! I believe all the SSA and Ssb were negative for me , but my RA FACTOR high and continues to creep higher every year . Due to SS symptoms and high RA factor I was told SS Diagnosis ( about 7 yrs ago) I’ve haven’t had lip biopsy though. as of recent, this April I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin lymphoma . I’ve only taken anti inflammatory and done self help type things for symptoms of the SS Because I felt ANYTIME I had a concern I was and still am put in that box or label of “ well you have an autoimmune disease”, basically blaming the SS and dismissing any other issues hence the lymphoma symptoms. I will say you have to advocate for yourself and speak up and know your body . We got this 🙏🏼♥💪🏼👍🏼

[bkm]

Thank you Dr. Girnita, you're so appreciated!👍❤️

[laurielaurie]

Dr. Girnita I'm wondering what is the best medication for Sjogren's that has the least side effects. My Rheumatologist prescribed 2 different medications to treat my Sjogren's. The first medication was Hydroxychloroquine. I had to stop taking it because of the side effects. The second medication she prescribed was Sulfasalazine which I haven't taken any of it because reading the side effects has detoured me from taking it. I would really appreciate your advice.

[eeyoregirl]

I have a positive ana titer and the dr just ignored it, so why order the test? Did she think it would be negative so she could gaslight me with it. She left the clinic. Rheum felt my back and said fibromyalgia but I am sensitive from past trauma and a back injury that never got better. It started to get better but then worse. I have a ton of joint pain, peripheral neuropathy is on my chart. Blepharitis or blephitis, I forget how spelled because I was told this in eye exam and told to just get eye drops. Hurts when driving and feels like something in my eye. Also told I have floaters. I have dry mouth they just say oh its your meds. Not caring my mouth gets so dry I can't talk unless I have something to drink at all times. My mouth is so dry my teeth are decaying fast. Constant cavities, cracks, crevices and where work is needs redone in under a year. I have had teeth break off and fall out into my hand. My larger joints hurt more I think than smaller ones but they just say oh arthritis. Fatigue tired, peri menopause gets the blame. I am diagnosed already with alopecia areata but lately my hair is falling out all over and not in one spot. Telogen effluvian I think I was told when my hair did this 2017. It started all over but then I found bald spots. I was getting injections in my scalp last year did nothing for my eyelashes but I can't get to the location she is at my abusive ex is gone so no driver. I also have adrenal insufficiency and on hydrocortisone. And odd one tsh increased is on my chart but I am on levothyroxine and he told me first time I saw him endocrinologist that he was sure I had hypothyroidism. My dad always told me his mom and her mom had something with their thyroid never knew more. I have had weight spikes during my life 103 to 140 pounds my senior year age 17. Then spikes periodically but I never kept good track on them no scale. In 2017 I gained 35bpounds in 3 months and last year I had a spike and that was the tsh spike. I just happened to get the test during the weight gain. Part of annual labs. Nothing had changed in what I ate, my ex made me identical meals every day. No variation. I have lost a couple pounds cross fingers on the levothyroxine. But what I want to know is...I am going to a different clinic. I am not getting help where I am. I need ssi already certified disabled by the state. I have not been capable of work since my back injury. Current pain dr does not check range of motion function he just comes in and says ok time to drop your meds down again. Your brain will take over and provide pain relief. Nope not working. I was months out from injury when put on meds. I was suffering as no pain meds for months, my brain fid not take over and my last day pain free...January 13th 2014 the day before my injury. So this new clinic dr. Are there any tests I should ask for them to run supposedly all of the ssa ssb and stuff was negative but crp was elevated and they brushed it off. I have a lot of itching at night where I scratch myself until I bleed and it focuses where I am most likely to retain fluid. Swelling. But this is nightly it might be eggs but I have had eggs my entire life and my ex made me a fried egg everyday for breakfast. Not getting help answers. I do know rheumatology at the clinic I have been through for years is a no. When I went for a second opinion on fibromyalgia the dr just took the entire time praising the first dr. And cited I could not have RA because of a test done 2008, and this was 2017. I just want answers, hopefully some yes, but find out what is my health issue so I can get treatment and function better.

[bhgirlhello]

I can’t even get a referral to a rheumatologist from PCP at Kaiser Permanente

[Dylan-skyp]

Wish you could see Mississippi residents 😢

[mlaniado]

why thay dont take you for clinincal trails?

[corinthians-]

All of my tests were negative except ANA, but biopsy confirmed sjogrens.

[vickyho]

Hi Doctor
I need your help please. Please helps to make a video about MYFORTIC medicine Thank you for your help ❤

[AllykinSkywalker]

All of my tests are negative, but i have EVERY symptom. Except lymphoma; but my unlce just recovered from stage 4 lymphoma.
I can't get into a public rheumatologist

[moviemaker]

I hope the GPs in the UK see this. The door was closed on me. My symptoms last for a minimum of 2 years when it is triggered. I find living with this a challenge for myself and my family.

[renejohansen]

Hello Diana ❤.
Thank you very much for all things you tell us about thing, as Sjøgrens syndrom.
Thank you very much for informativ informasjon, i have learn so much from you...
You are so cleverar to tell.❤❤
Dear you, thank you so much, i, am a lady from Norway, which you the best in your life, a Nice summer.
Thanks so much for scharing, you are so good dr, much love from me in Norway Athina. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌞🌞🌞♥️🌞🌞🌞🍀🍀

[MalikAijaz-wv]

Hi my wife has SSA positive can it effect the pregnancy

[FerozAhmad-sk]

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[e]

Can Motion Sickness and Restless Legs syndrome be caused by Sjogren’s?