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Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 9 10:31am | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with Sjogren's several years ago by my rheumatologist. All my mucous membranes were exceedingly dry especially my mouth to the point that I could barely talk. She prescribed Cevimeline (Evoxac) 30 mg twice a day. It resolved the problem. My dentist now prescribes it for me since without it I probably wouldn't have my own teeth by now.
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One caution about cevimelene. It increases secretions, including the secretion of stomach acid. It gave me acid reflux.
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thats what worries me. the dryness i have, post nasal drip. i cant get into the rheumotologist my sinus dr referred me to until feb. see new pcp but not until end of month hoping she can refer me to another one. there is another one i called same city but sinus dr is affiliated with this hospital so he cant refer me his nurse said its only another 2 weeks till you see your pcp so i will try to get a referral from her even though it is my first visit with her. what can i do until i can get some help? also havent been to a dentist in years