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Members connected over the original question about autoimmune conditions co-occurring with fibromyalgia by revealing a striking pattern of... Read more

Members connected over the original question about autoimmune conditions co-occurring with fibromyalgia by revealing a striking pattern of overlapping diagnoses, most commonly Sjögren's syndrome, lupus, asthma, celiac disease, and various forms of inflammatory arthritis. Several members shared the compounding challenges of managing multiple conditions at once, including one member describing how Sjögren's has affected taste, caused painful mouth dryness, and led to significant weight loss despite using specialized products. A recurring theme was the physical and emotional weight of juggling so many diagnoses, met with prayers, humor, and a shared hope that fibromyalgia itself may one day be formally recognized as autoimmune.