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Angie10 · 10-19-2010, 07:00 AM

Hi MellyMell,

Has your doctor checked for Anti-Rho and Anti-La antibodies? These are also used to determine Sjogrens. He or she can also test for Rheumatoid Factor, ESR (Sed Rate), etc., instead of just the ANA. You can also have an opthamologist perform a Schirmer's Test to check for dryness of the eye. Dye is dropped into the eye and dry spots normally show up. These additional tests can help the doctor to determine Sjogrens. Hope this helps!

Angie

10-19-2010, 07:00 AM	#2
Angie10 Senior Member (female) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA, USA Posts: 216	Re: Secondary Sjorgren's Hi MellyMell, Has your doctor checked for Anti-Rho and Anti-La antibodies? These are also used to determine Sjogrens. He or she can also test for Rheumatoid Factor, ESR (Sed Rate), etc., instead of just the ANA. You can also have an opthamologist perform a Schirmer's Test to check for dryness of the eye. Dye is dropped into the eye and dry spots normally show up. These additional tests can help the doctor to determine Sjogrens. Hope this helps! Angie