its suprising what you can learn about illness on internet. befited me too.

It gives you a place to start with seeking answers when your symptoms match particular conditions, so it's extremely helpful.

I had a positive ANA and high C reactive protein blood tests, and the one rheumatologist has zero interest in figuring out which condition I have. I have been plagued by dry eyes, dry mouth, dry skin issues for years with those middle finger joints swollen differently than the OA joint swelling, so likely two different forms of arthritis. The fatigue issues are just getting worse. It makes me really wonder about the possibility of it being Sjogren's. At least I have a starting point in my conversation about running more tests when I see my original rheumatologist.