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Is It A Normal Sympton Of Sjogren's To Have Vertigo-type Symptoms?

I was diagnosed with Sjogren's in the fall of 2012. I have been handling pretty well with medication. For the last month and a half I have had vertigo-type symptoms. After a few weeks of this, I took Claritin, as I felt like I do during allergy season. After a couple of days it cleared up, and I felt good until the last week or so, as it has returned occasionally. Is this a normal symptom (flare) of Sjogren's?
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1. Since Sjogren's syndrome is an Autoimmune disorder thus when the disturbed immune system harm the cells of the vestibular system [inner ear] it can result in dizziness/vertigo [disequilibrium].
2. ADR [adverse drug reaction] of Claritin [loratidine] itself is dizziness and giddinesss [vertigo type], thus in best Interest, have an Examination with a Neurologist regarding any Central [CNS] or peripheral [inner ear] disorder and also get a review regarding the drug.
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Is It A Normal Sympton Of Sjogren's To Have Vertigo-type Symptoms?

** 1. Since Sjogren s syndrome is an Autoimmune disorder thus when the disturbed immune system harm the cells of the vestibular system [inner ear] it can result in dizziness/vertigo [disequilibrium]. 2. ADR [adverse drug reaction] of Claritin [loratidine] itself is dizziness and giddinesss [vertigo type], thus in best Interest, have an Examination with a Neurologist regarding any Central [CNS] or peripheral [inner ear] disorder and also get a review regarding the drug.