sicca syndrome, feel miserable

mary said:

I was diagnosed with Sicca syndrome( autoimmune disorder that attacks moisture glands in body)
about 2 years ago. My symptoms are very dry mouth , eyes, and skin. I also experience tinnitus
and numbness. The only medication i have been prescribed is evoxac to help with moisture. That
medication as of late is not working. I feel absolutely miserable and was curious if there are
any alternative treatments for this disorder. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Sjogren's syndrome - some friends of mine on the lupus newsgroup have that.

<http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/Volume%20VI%202/Sjogrens%20syndrome.asp>

sjogrens.comtreatment.htmlOpen ↗ sjogrens.comsjogrens.comOpen ↗ (maybe there's support
resources there)

sjogrens.comdiagnosis.htmlOpen ↗ Early diagnosis and treatment are important for
preventing complications. The symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome may overlap with or “mimic” those of
other diseases including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and
multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, dryness can occur for other reasons, such as a side effect of
medication like anti-depressants or high blood pressure medication.

You probably should be followed/seen by a rheumatologist.

J