Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and it is rheumatoid factor positive in 90 percent of cases.

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intestinal problems

flowerlady58
flowerlady58
I have been having alot of bowel problems. either consipation or diaherra or both and when I have both I also vomit. what is going on. I am not sure if it is part of SS or something else. Everywhere I go I end up in the bathroom. I never know when an attack will come, so frustrating. Anyone else suffer from these problems.
Colburn
Colburn
Sounds like something you need to get checked out if this becomes chronic. My GI Dr told me that people with connective tissues are at greater risk for ileus than people without. An ileus is when a portion of the bowel stops working. He suggested a high fiber diet. Very high fiber! I take psyllium husks daily as well as flax seed and eat lots of raw food.
Colburn
Colburn
OOPS! I meant connective tissue disease.
angee7
angee7
I have chronic IBS (was diagnosed 26 years ago). I also have Gastritis and GERD. I had polyps removed from my stomach lining.
However, I was just diagnosed last week with Sjogrens, so I am now wondering if I really have IBS or is it complications from the auto immune disease.
The reason why I question this is because nothing I try helps: probiotics, miralax, PPI (prescription) healthy eating, and very high fiber makes it worse. I even tried Gluten free (and I don't have Celiac disease/intolerance). My digestive system is a mess, and I don't have food triggers either.

I don't know if my info helps at all, but know you are not alone!!!