Article: Dry eyes and dry mouth equals Sjogren's

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a Sjogren's patient. I have dry eyes, dry mouth and dryness in other places. I also have neuropathy. I have had to get all my teeth capped and am now seeing a specialist for dental implants. This illness tears up your life and pocketbook. My dental bill in 2007 was more than $30,000. Please say something about Sjogren's. - B.B.

ANSWER: April happens to be Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) Syndrome Awareness Month. You and all Sjogren's patients should contact the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation, a powerful friend you might not know you have. The foundation provides the latest information on this illness and assists patients in how best to cope with it. Reach the foundation at ...

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