Checking back in!
Wow! What a hassel! I got a virus on my computer when I was on Facebook and it took me two days working for several hours plus paying money to get it off! I'm glad to be back on. Next week is finally the week I get to see the rheumatologist. I have been feeling very well the last 7 days compared to what I have felt like since the first part of June. I have some arthritis in my wrists that hurts but is tolerable. I am wondering if any of you experiance swelling with Sjogren's? I mean total body swelling. Not pitting edema like water retention but just bigger all over. I feel it in my lungs as well. I can feel it in my knee joints too. Not painful. Almost as if I walked into something I am allergic to and my whole body reacts for a few hours to a day. Then it subsides. I am not on prednisone and I started to notice this to a small degree starting last year. I welcome feedback.Also have been working at getting this extra 30 lbs off. I have goofed up for 3 days out of 4 and am determined to get back on the wagon today. I just think being thinner would help me to feel better as well. Love you guys. Pam
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glad your feeling some better just get back on that weightloss thing peace and hugs
Thanks! I did get back with it yesterday and I am encouraged to continue today. One day at a time!
Welcome back Pam. As far as the swelling goes it is hard for me to tell because I am on prednisone. I do find though that when I did too much or I am really tired my face swells and it turns red. In terms of your lungs feeling this way, that may be something you want to check out with a pulmonologist. I have asthma so I see one regularly, but aside from that Sjogren\'s can affect your lungs as well. Good luck...and I am also considering the weight loss thing. I have gaoined a lot and am looking into weight watchers. Hugs
Debbie
Thanks for writing. I\'m sure the rheumatologist will have me going in all kinds of directions after I see him. It will be a relief to finally get down to the root of things and get a firm diagnosis. I think it will be good anyway! I\'m almost scared to find out! Please pray for me to remain calm and trust in the Lord as I walk through this. I think WW is a good plan. There are lots of plans out there but WW seems like one you can live with. Pam