thanks for the info on this.  It is suspected that this is what I suffer
from.  I have documented dry eyes to the point that I now have to wear
disposable contact lens because of the severe protein deposits.  I also
suffer from dry mouth so bad that I have lost most of the enamel off of my
teeth.  I have one crown all ready and just broke another tooth last week.
Plus the orthopedic doctor has put me on Vioxx for my (arthritic ) like
pains in my shoulder, back, hips, and legs.  It is helping but now I think I
need the "official" dx.
Deborah mom of 4
-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth H. Thiers <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2000 9:22 AM
Subject: sjorgen syndrome


>RHEUMATOLOGY TREATMENT UPDATES - SJOGREN SYNDROME: NEW APPROACHES TO
>TREATMENT
>Sjogren syndrome is the second most common autoimmune rheumatic disease,
>exceeded only by rheumatoid arthritis, yet it is underdiagnosed.
>Recognizing this condition and understanding new treatment options are
>essential to effective management.
>Rheumatology Treatment Updates -(C) 2000 Medscape, Inc.
>http://www.medscape.com/20162.rhtml
><a href="http://www.medscape.com/20162.rhtml">Read it Here</a>
>
>
>Elizabeth Hill Thiers, OTR/L
>email address: [log in to unmask]
>homepage: www.bv.net/~john/bethsot1.html
>

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