Can Strep Sore Throat Cause Sjogren’s Syndrome After Taking Paxil?
There is no connection between strep sore throat and Sjogren’s syndrome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this diagnosis of Sjogren syndrome and all the inconveniences this has caused you. I have reviewed your information fully. I agree with you that your doctor should not have insisted that you stay on a drug that had several side effects for that long. However, there is no connection between paxil, Sjogren syndrome and past history of strs sore throat.
Sjogren is a known autoimmune(your system fighting against your body) which is common in women who are more than 40years old. Persons who have other form or autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
In all, this is not caused by your drug(paxil) or your past history of strep sore throat. There is no connection. However, being a female and more than 40years old are known risk factors for this disease.
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