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Can Sjögren S Syndrome Be Genetic?

Can Sjögren s syndrome be genetic? My grandmother had it and I have been suffering from extreme dry eyes and mouth, sensitive to smells that no one else can smell. I suffer from joint pain and stiffness, headache , sensitive to cold and hot temps. I should also add I have a pituitary adenoidal
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
Yes it can be genetic.

Your other symptoms suggest auto immune syndrome.

Due to autoimmune sjogrens syndrome and age there is degeneration of your spine which can be seen on MRI.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Can Sjögren S Syndrome Be Genetic?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes it can be genetic. Your other symptoms suggest auto immune syndrome. Due to autoimmune sjogrens syndrome and age there is degeneration of your spine which can be seen on MRI. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care