Yes Drs also thought I had sjogrens! Not sure if I answered your post already. LOL I can’t remember!

Anyway my tests kept coming back negative and even so Drs thought I had
Bc I have no tear production and low saliva production 2 major symptoms of sjogrens in addition to, of course, the fatigue and muscle weakness. My last rheumatologist was certain I had fibro and less certain I had sjogrens. He informed me (though I had not heard about) that fibro patients can also have dry eyes, mouth etc.

My mouth also feels hot and dry at times, I find ice to help w that. And I get an insatiable thirst (so I just drink a lot of water). I don’t like prescription meds so I opt for natural remedies and supplements to help w symptoms. For my dry and red eyes I use Ultra Systane eye drops withOUT preservatives. It works great for me.

(My dry eyes and dry mouth/throat symptoms come and go in severity, but usually worsen w flares).

Hope this was helpful.

Hugs 🤗

I was reading an article the other day about the human tongue/health issues and it mentioned burning mouth...which is due to the nerves in the tongue. This would tie in to Fibromyalgia symptoms as Fibro affects the CNS.

@A MyFibroTeam Member, I was diagnosed with lupus and Sjogrens in 2005 but I didn’t start getting BMS until about a year ago. Thankfully I don’t have it all the time because it’s very painful and irritating. I get it about 2-3 times a week. I’ve tried Several things for dry mouth but nothing has helped. When I do get it, eating frozen grapes help relieve it some. I guess that better/healthier than eating a bunch of popsicles 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I find doctors are quick to point the blame at mental health and hormones - simply because we are women! Keep fighting your corner you know your own body! It’s terribly frustrating but I have faith that we will find answers eventually

And I’m sure it has nothing to do with age! I’m 25 and this all started one year ago.