15 Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome to Watch Out For

4. Pains in joints and muscles

Joint and muscle pain felt by people with Sjogren's syndrome is difficult to distinguish from that experienced by people with rheumatoid arthritis, making diagnosis difficult. Studies show it can take as long as three years before the doctors confidently determine an individual has Sjogren's syndrome as opposed to a more common health problem such as arthritis. Sometimes, the syndrome occurs in conjunction with a second autoimmune disease, further complicating diagnosis.