Hello, I do have trouble with swallowing, and my throat is dry all the time and I have to have something in my mouth such as jolly rancher, peppermint, something of that sort. I also was feeling as if something was in my eyes and dry, itchy skin. I was diagnosed by my rheumatologist with Sjogren's Syndrome. I tried eating a sandwich and almost choked due to the bread being dry, so I always have to drink water when eating and candy to keep my mouth lubricated. I also use tear drops for my dry eyes. Hope this helps. Peronica, regarding the memory loss I have that as well so I have begun writing everything down, putting things in my calendar and talking with friends and family regarding the issue to help me out. Although it's really rough at times I've gotten better with reaching out and allowing others to assist and help me.
Although, things may seem tough and unsure at times it will get better. The key is continuing to move forward, reach out, acknowledge how you feel, don't down play how you feel, don't feel guilty your tired or feeling some type of way, but don't stay down We have GOT TO KEEP PUSHING WE ARE OVERCOMERS!!! Sending hugs out, best wishes and peace through all of this!! Speak up to your doctors and if one doesn't work as tough as it is GO TO THE NEXT ONE if they are not listening to you but make sure you let them know you don't feel they are listening.

Yes i do but the Doctors says every thing is looki g good. Lupus does what ever it wants.

I get flares in my throat, I gargle w/warm salt water then take a heaping spoonful of honey & suck on it. It really helps. Feel better soon.
LiCx

Yea. I have the same problem it makes eating and drinking hard .i have just taken smaller portions and eat slowly and on the days its bad i eat soft things like soup i always forget to let my dr.know among all the other things going on . My mom has Sjogren's i should have known better .Lol

@Peronic Yes I have trouble swallowing but I have thyroid problem can't fix it I am on blood thinner can't be off more than 3 days need to be off 7 days ❤ Dr. Says no I take my time and chew go and slow also have the dry mouth keep gum or pepper mint God Bless you