I have Sjogren syndrome and systemic ne... - Neuropathy Support
I have Sjogren syndrome and systemic neuropathy what does it mean ?
Sjögren's syndrome (pronounced /'?o?gr?nz/ SHOH-grinz in English) is a systemic autoimmune disease in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands[1] that produce tears and saliva. It is named after Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren[2][3] (1899–1986), who first described it.
Nine out of ten Sjögren's patients are women[4][5] and the average age of onset is after menopause in women, although Sjögren's occurs in all age groups in both women and men.[citation needed] It is estimated to affect as many as 4 million people in the United States alone, making it the second most common rheumatic disease.
Sjögren's syndrome can exist as a disorder in its own right (primary Sjögren's syndrome) or may develop years after the onset of an associated rheumatic disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, primary biliary cirrhosis etc. (secondary Sjögren's syndrome).[citation needed] A similar syndrome, but without the arthritis symptoms, is sicca syndrome.[6][7]
The disorder should not be confused with the Sjögren–Larsson syndrome, which was also denoted T. Sjögren syndrome in early studies. It shares clinical features with, and is sometimes concurrent with benign lymphoepithelial lesion or Mikulicz disease. They are, however, considered distinct entities.
Check it out completely with all research - academic libraries, etc. A very unlikely disorder. Possibly congenital, but also minimal. I am of course no expert, just seen someone having weathered that fear-mongerer of a very stormy teacup.
