I don't want to be morbid but I know or think that there are lots of people here who have various medical issues. I thought it would be interesting to learn about what others have, etc.

I have Sjogren's Syndrome. I was diagnosed 5 years ago after my feet hurt me a lot and my doc did xrays, etc. and then sent me to a Rheumatologist. My daughters also have an autoimmune disease - Reynaud's - diagnosed as kids. At the time I was tested and my ANA (one of the tests done - it's a blood test) was negative. I do think something was brewing even then because at about 30 I had symptoms of MS though after 3 years none of the tests showed anything. Then 20 years later I'm diagnosed with SS. I don't believe in coincidences. 80% of us present with dry eyes and dry mouths. I was one of the 20% who did not. It affects me in my joints for the most part - swelling pain and my feet. My eyes are dry and getting dryer so I'm now taking prescription drops.

http://www.sjogrens.org/  "Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") syndrome is a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, but it is a systemic disease, affecting many organs and may cause fatigue. It is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders, striking as many as four million Americans."

Anyone else care to share?