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I have sjogrens with a super high anti-ro ssa (>1375 cu) but with few symptoms. how does that happen? not associated with disease activity?

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Correct: Levels of anti SSA and anti SSB antibodies do not correlate with disease activity.

Answered 5/10/2018

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Careful with dental complications- consider a novel idea with clear dental trays and xylitol-baking soda gel as discussed on www.SjogrensDentalGel.com

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