Hello
i have been suffering with really sore dry eyes - this has been a long term thing that usually only bothers me intermittently (I have been told I have blepharitis, and an insufficient tear film) but since the weekend they are always sore, and I have had a constantly dry mouth too (last week I had an intermittent dry mouth and I haven’t suffered previously).
I am concerned about Sjogrens, and the worry is causing my health anxiety to flare up.
These symptoms came on after I had already been anxious about pinprick red dots on my arms (which apparently are fairly common and most people ignore them according to another thread!) and an aching shoulder that had me convinced I had something serious.
I am aware of my anxieties but the symptoms are very real and because they are constant I don’t get any respite from the worry.
I don’t really know what I am asking really- has anyone experienced similar and had it not be sjogrens?
any tips for managing sore eyes and a horribly dry mouth?
I am due to talk to my GP tomorrow but am aware that having lots of tests last year added to my anxiety, so I am hoping the symptoms can be explained by anxiety.
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ineedacupoftea · 24/05/2022 11:36
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