Unless your stools are black, you do not have anything to worry about.Dark brown stools are completely normal. It is the black stools that I would be worried about. Back to top
In addition, Sjogren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and may affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and brain. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Sjogren's Syndrome Information Page: NINDS).
In the last 14 months, I've been diagnosed with Sjogrens, Celiac Disease, connective tissue disorder and now, non-invasive (they think) Breast Cancer. I've also had an underactive thyroid for about 13 years. Except for breast cancer, all of these are autoimmune disorders. I'm taking medicine for Sjogrens and my thyroid and I've been on a gluten free diet for almost a year now. I have an appointment with a surgeon next week to discuss the treatment for my breast cancer.