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Friday, May 9, 2008

Prayer request

Pray for my mom. She's been having a lot of symptoms and she's getting tested for Sjogren's syndrome.
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the abnormal production of extra antibodies in the blood that are directed against various tissues of the body. This particular autoimmune illness features inflammation in certain glands of the body. Inflammation of the glands that produce tears (lacrimal glands) leads to decreased water production for tears and eye dryness. Inflammation of the glands that produce the saliva in the mouth (salivary glands, including the parotid glands) leads to mouth dryness.
Sjogren's syndrome with gland inflammation (resulting dry eyes and mouth, etc.) that is not associated with another connective tissue disease is referred to as primary Sjogren's syndrome. Sjogren's syndrome that is also associated with a connective tissue disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or scleroderma, is referred to as secondary Sjogren's syndrome.
And her doctor thinks its associated with fibromialga.

3 comments:

The Aces said...

prayers are a comin'. Wish he well for us. XO BEC

Arlene Price said...

Never prayed so much in my life ,but I know he's listening ! Just saw Andrew's latest posting and Thank you Lord :) Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers today and always .GOD BLESS !
Love Ya , Arlene

steve, bess, etc said...

We are praying for your mother down here. Keep us up to date, love you guys