“Sjogren's syndrome”
Hi,
I am a 44 year old man. Two months ago, a sunny day, I got a bilateral painless swelling rash in my parotid gland. I haven't had any moth or eye dryness or other signs. But in my blood test ana=193 anti-ds(dna)=153 and anti ssb(ro)=71 other parameter and also urine analysis is normal. My doctor says that I have Sjogren's syndrome and prescribe hydoxychloroquine sulfate and prednissolone 5 mg a day. I am very worried about it.
Please help and guide me in this problem. Thank you
I am a 44 year old man. Two months ago, a sunny day, I got a bilateral painless swelling rash in my parotid gland. I haven't had any moth or eye dryness or other signs. But in my blood test ana=193 anti-ds(dna)=153 and anti ssb(ro)=71 other parameter and also urine analysis is normal. My doctor says that I have Sjogren's syndrome and prescribe hydoxychloroquine sulfate and prednissolone 5 mg a day. I am very worried about it.
Please help and guide me in this problem. Thank you
Male | 44 years old
Complaint duration: 00/2/00
4 Answers
A second rheum opinion and additional labs may be helpful.
Can these responses be submitted for CME credits?
Dr. Tamar Brionez
Houston, TX
Hello!
Looks like some of your lupus testing is also positive. Plaquenil is the correct medication to start. Please continue to have good followup with your rheumatologist.
Thanks!
Best regards,
Dr Brionez
Looks like some of your lupus testing is also positive. Plaquenil is the correct medication to start. Please continue to have good followup with your rheumatologist.
Thanks!
Best regards,
Dr Brionez
There is risk of inflammation of major organs including the kidneys and lungs. These drugs are very commonly used for arthritis problems and have low risk factors.
