Hi yayajanet, I have been diagnosed with anemia not yet determined if a specific type or not. I currently take B12 sublingual and iron supplements and it seems to be helping some. But, what I found most helpful for me and my fatigue (as related to sjogrens anyway), is taking plaquenil for almost five months now - I think it is starting to kick in and help some.

I wish you the best and sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. Being tired, debilitatingly tired really stinks.

My Grandfather had Pernicious Anemia. It is an autoimmune disease itself and isn't like anemia the way that we normally think of it. It is related to how our intestines adsorb vitamin B12 which is why it is treated with injections. If I were you I would ask my Dr for more information. It seems to be one of our "curses" that one autoimmune condition is often accompanied by another.

Fatigue is a huge problem for me too. I don't have any kind of anemia. I try to really guard my sleep (in bed by 8:30, lights out at 9. No phone calls after 8) and make room for down time after work. I'm on plaquenil as well and noticed a small improvement. I also get acupuncture and I find that it helps a lot. I have someone who comes in and cleans for me, and my family has to pitch in more with cooking etc. I've changed my diet and my friends have to understand when I cancel evening and weekend plans. As a result I have lost some friends, but I place my health first. Its kind of a constant juggling act, and some days I feel like I'm winning and other days...not so much In short, my life is completely different than it used to be! I hope you find the answers you are looking for. Hang in there...

Hi yayajanet: Ive had Pernicious anemia several years, doc and nutritionist said eat this eat that and folic acid multi b vits and guess what? No change then bloodtests done, RA, and Sjogrens. The b-12 should help I try to eat "lighter foods" instead of heavier fats, meats, cheeses this will help with the "exhaustion" for lack of a stronger word.

Stay positive..
Terry

After much investigating it seems that the Hashimotos Hypothyroidism that is common with Sjogrens is sometimes the cause of Pernicious Anemia. Began 1000 mcg of B 12 yesterday. We shall see

wow, haven't been here in a long time. i have anemia, don't know if it's pernicious or not - will look it up and ask my doc. i have RA and HCV and am currently on treatement for the HCV that has been assumed ot be the source of my anmeia. My hematocrit dropp3ed 30%.HGB 9.9.

also wanted to say that rheumatologist has long called it "chroniuc disease anemia" and told me that neither b-12 nor iron helps.

here's some really info: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health//dci/Diseases/prnanmia/prnanmia_diagnosis.html

i have Hasimoto's not experiencing anemia. Wishing you well, but I see how we subject to all the autoimmune diseases. I keep everything at bay because I bought and have much success that I distribute this product that I believe has helped me with rest, sleep, energy, detox pain, and more because it is building the immune system.
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