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Use glasses...the Jackie O type if your outside and it is breezy/windy...really helps cut down on the drying effects of the blowing air...also inside if near a air handeling unit. I have been using a honey based drop as the others also have scarey side affects longterm. So far so good. Helps to stay really hydrated. Drink lots of water and other fluids., down side is alot of bathroom visits, but I notice a big difference if I don't. I am trying my best not to use DMARS and so far so good.
How severe is your Sjogrens? Some times it pays to slow down and not just react to a "diagnosis". Now that you know what "it" is research on line, get a second opinion..investigate alternative remedies, the more we know the better choices we can make for ourselves. We are fortunate to have access to medications, but they often come at a price or create other health issues....as side effects. But make informed choices and good luck.

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@savant . I have horrible dry eyes . I was using drops 4-5 times a day then a new Systane came out its Systane Complete , It really is good I only use the drops 3 times a day . ALso a humidifier in hot weather helps Those are some more suggestions

I have sjogrens as part of MCTD - dry eyes, dry mouth and skin are present. Occasional salivary duct stone, which lemon drops help clear. I do not take meds particularly for this, but I do use Systane liquid tears, PM ointment and pataday. I do "scrub" my eyelids to activate tear ducts. There are meds for this, but so far the common sense treatments work. My ophthalmologist manages eyes; and regular dentist for the dry mouth: I brush 2X daily, use waterpik also, and swish mouth with water through the day. Biotene spray helps as do xylimelts.