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I am scared for my twins, Peyton and Eli. Eli has been diagnosed with that as of today and with Peyton being his identical twin he could have it too. 
It could also mean another autoimmune disease as it usually is associated with another like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus for example.
Eli has to see rheumatologist. But glad we have a reason why he kept getting infected saliva glands.
Oh about the disease itself....
9 out of 10 patients that have it are woman, so him being male and only 8 years old is avery surprising diagnosis.
It causes the white blood cells to attack anything that produces liquids like saliva glands, tear glands, etc.
It also can harm the liver, kidneys, thyroid, etc.
It also can cause lymphomas. So very scary.
It could also mean another autoimmune disease as it usually is associated with another like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus for example. Eli has to see rheumatologist. But glad we have a reason why he kept getting infected saliva glands.
Oh about the disease itself....
9 out of 10 patients that have it are woman, so him being male and only 8 years old is avery surprising diagnosis.
It causes the white blood cells to attack anything that produces liquids like saliva glands, tear glands, etc.
It also can harm the liver, kidneys, thyroid, etc.
It also can cause lymphomas. So very scary.
