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Sharon,
This is not medical advice; I'm just a layperson. It is my
understanding thirst is an indicater of diabetes, but there are other
indicators too -- frequent urination, and some others I believe. You
might want to look into Sjogren's Syndrome. My Dorland's Medical
dictionary gives the following definition:
Sjogren's Syndrome: a symptom complex of unknown etiology, usually
occurring in middle-aged or older women, marked by keratoconjunctivitis
sicca, xerostomia, and enlargement of the parotid glands; it is often
associated with rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes with systemic lupus
erythematosus, scleroderma, or polymyositis. An abnormal immune
response has been implicated. Called also Gougerot-Nuloch-Houwer
syndrome, sicca syndrome and Sjogren's disease.
Lisa in Iowa
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