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Sjogrens can it be serious? what can i do for comfort. biotene does not help me
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Yes it can: Sjogren's disease is a form of connective tissue disease. Comfort can be accomplished with aspirin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) sometimes steroids are needed and occasionally immune system modifiers such as Plaquenil or Methotrexate are needed.
Answered 6/30/2014
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