dismissed as simple dryness.
## 10. Numbness, Tingling, or Burning Pain
Sjögren’s can sometimes affect peripheral nerves.
This may cause:
* Tingling
* Pins and needles
* Burning sensations
* Numbness
* Electric-shock-like pain
* Weakness
Nerve symptoms may affect the hands, feet, or other areas.
Because these symptoms can also come from diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, nerve compression, or other neurological conditions, proper evaluation is important.
## 11. Brain Fog, Memory Trouble, or Difficulty Concentrating
Some people with Sjögren’s report cognitive symptoms often described as “brain fog.”
These can include:
* Forgetfulness
* Trouble focusing
* Slower thinking
* Difficulty multitasking
* Mental
