u/Poison_Ivy_89

I'm F37 and was diagnosed with Sjögren's two years ago. Last fall I had a pretty nasty UTI—had to take two different antibiotics and it took a full four weeks to clear up. I'd never had a UTI in my life before that, and my doctors suspected the sudden onset might be related to Sjögren's.

Since that UTI, I've been dealing with a really sensitive urethra. I've been tested multiple times and even had an ultrasound to rule out any lingering infection—everything came back negative. I often get an uncomfortable feeling, sometimes almost a stinging sensation, right before I feel the urge to pee. It's just really annoying and uncomfortable.

My urologist said this is actually pretty common with Sjögren's, since the thin mucosal lining can make the urethra more sensitive. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any tips would be so appreciated—it's driving me a bit crazy!

Hey everyone,

I’m currently at 5+3 weeks. Over the last two weeks, I’ve noticed that I can’t work out for more than 30 minutes without a drastic drop in my blood sugar levels. This happens even if I’ve had a substantial meal beforehand (like oatmeal with cashew butter and fruit, or rice with veggies).

I usually go to the gym 2–3 times a week for 45 minutes, mixing machine work and lifting. I’m not sure if this points to a deficiency or is just a side effect of early pregnancy.

Has anyone else experienced this? How did you manage it?