My story

Hello!  My name is Roxy Rubinic & welcome to my blog!  I have Sjogren's, so my dry eyes make it painful to read.  If you're reading this, you're probably hurting too.  Thus, I'm going to keep this as short as possible.  I've had rheumatoid arthritis since 1994.  After years of playing the medication roulette wheel unsuccessfully, I decided to take an all -natural approach in 2012.  Except for my residual deformities from the early years, my RA is in remission and I feel fantastic.  Many of the supplements I take are specific to my RA.  I developed Sjogren's Syndrome in 2009.  I had it fairly under control, but it flared about five years ago, and I have suffered with severe eye problems since.  Lately, I have come upon a supplement routine that has given me my life back.  I actually have tears again!!  I am not a doctor, so please don't take my ideas as medical advice.  I don't know if my suggestions will help you with your dry eyes, but I felt I had to share what I've learned.  I don't have any affiliate links, so I don't have any ties to the brands I recommend.  If you have found better brands or supplements, please feel free to share.  I've learned more from other Sjogren's sufferers than I ever have from doctors.  I'm posting my basic plan on a separate page.  Each week I'll try and post more details about one aspect of the plan.  Feel free to post any questions or ideas in the comments section.  I look forward to hearing from you!

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