Question 1

can dry mouth from sjogren's syndrome cause dental problems? if yes, what kind of problems, and what preventative measures can be taken?

Accepted Answer

See below: You will be more prone to cavities and brittle teeth.  Seeing your dentist more frequently  reduces your risk and you do need to let your dentist know that you have sjogren's.  Avoiding prolonged exposure to sugar such as sucking on hard candy that is not sugar-free helps reduce your risk. Sometime using products such biotene/oasis can help. Medications such as Evoxac (cevimeline) and salagen may help moisture.

Question 2

diagnosed with viral syndrome sat. laying down i feel fine. standing up my heartrate jumps up to 130-140, dry mouth, extremely weak, headaches. pots?

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Viral syndrome: It sounds like you may be dehydrated, so would start drinking water and  continue to drink more fluids.  Often when you have a viral illness you don't eat very much and have  increased loss of fluids from fevers or vomiting or diarrhea.  So start drinking healthy fluids!

Question 3

dry mouth constant drinking water all day and night rhumathologist thought it was sjgren's syndrome test came back a no.positive ana though ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney test: If you have not already done so, get with your physician and see whether you can concentrate your urine above specific gravity 1.020.  We want to rule diabetes insipidus (pituitary, renal) in or out; i trust your general medical labs are unremarkable and you are not diabetic.

Question 4

how does the rx salivamax work? i have severe dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome and saliva pours out of my mouth 24/7 for 1 year. it has destroyed my life. i went to an oral pathologist and he prescribed me salivamax. i will have the rx in 3 days. ty?

Accepted Answer

: SalivaMAX® is a supersaturated calcium phosphate powder that when dissolved in water, creates a solution with a high concentration of electrolytes similar to that of natural saliva. SalivaMAX is an artificial saliva that is used to relieve acute and chronic symptoms of xerostomia.

ref: https://forwardscience.com/salivamax

Question 5

i was just diagnosed with sjgren's syndrome with a positive speckled ana and titer of 1:80. i do have some dryness of the eye but no dry mouth.normal?

Accepted Answer

ANA not impressive: An ANA of 1:80 is not impressive especially in a speckled pattern and is borderline positive at best. Are your ssa and ssb antibodies positive? If they are not, get a 2nd opinion.

Question 6

can people get dry mouth with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: It is possible, especially if you are taking any medication to battle ibs. Many drugs can cause dry mouth as a side effect. Ask you doctor and see if your dentist has any suggestions to combat the dry mouth.

Question 7

2 sores on scalp, racing heart, fatigue, dry mouth, left house 3x in 8mos, can't stand&walk 4 long period, muscleloss, anxiety, could it be cushings syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Think anxiety: You have listed a broad list of symptoms, none of which would make me think of cushing's syndrome. What stands out is the avoidance of social situations (staying home). I would first consult with your primary care physician about the other symptoms, then ask for a psychiatric or therapist referral to deal with the anxiety; which is the most common reason for all your symptoms. Good luck!

Question 8

diagnosed with meibomian gland dysfunction, is this indicative of sojgrens syndrome . also have fatigue, joint pain and trouble walking and dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

No.: All glands can be affected by Sjögren's syndrome but this is not a typical gland in that disease.  The most common areas are parotid glands and salivary glands.   To diagnose the problem you should have dry eyes and mouth as well as gland swelling and either abnormal labs (ANA, SS-A, or SS-B antibodies).  Ultrasound of the gland is also now being used to help in some cases.

Question 9

what causes dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

Various: There are a multitude of cause of dry mouth. In our modern society, i think the biggest cause is side-effects of prescription medication. If you take rx meds and are having dry mouth discuss with your doctor. Other causes are autoimmune disorders, disorders of the salivary glands or ducts, and other illnesses. Discuss with your doctor and dentist. Do not suck on hard candy as some doctors recommen.

Question 10

what to do about dry mouth?

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Investigate: Many possible causes. Some need medical management. Anxiety and sjogrens syndrome are two causes that come to mind. Symptomatic treatment for your comfort could include artificial saliva or even lemon drop candies. But these should be considered after medical causes are eliminated or better understood. You wouldn't want to mask symptoms of a significant illness that can be treated.

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Can dry mouth from sjogren's syndrome cause dental problems? if yes, what kind of problems, and what preventative measures can be taken?

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Diagnosed with viral syndrome sat. laying down i feel fine. standing up my heartrate jumps up to 130-140, dry mouth, extremely weak, headaches. pots?

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Dry mouth constant drinking water all day and night rhumathologist thought it was sjgren's syndrome test came back a no.positive ana though ?

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How does the rx salivamax work? i have severe dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome and saliva pours out of my mouth 24/7 for 1 year. it has destroyed my life. i went to an oral pathologist and he prescribed me salivamax. i will have the rx in 3 days. ty?

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I was just diagnosed with sjgren's syndrome with a positive speckled ana and titer of 1:80. i do have some dryness of the eye but no dry mouth.normal?

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Can people get dry mouth with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)?

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2 sores on scalp, racing heart, fatigue, dry mouth, left house 3x in 8mos, can't stand&walk 4 long period, muscleloss, anxiety, could it be cushings syndrome?

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Diagnosed with meibomian gland dysfunction, is this indicative of sojgrens syndrome . also have fatigue, joint pain and trouble walking and dry mouth?

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