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Sjögren’s Syndrome: how do you manage the symptoms?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Apr 10 8:16pm | Replies (158)
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@marryment

I get punctal plugs out in every six months or so. They do have permanent ones or they can cauterize the lower tear duct. It has helped my dry eyes and vision a lot.

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jerrysgirl3 | @jerrysgirl3 | Feb 26, 2023

I have had a bizarre issue ever since RAI treatment after thyroidectomy and neck dissection. Every time I drink water, my eyes start pouring tears! I can't figure how the water gets up to the eyes. I have not worn makeup since 2012 because my eyes just run and run. One eye surgeon mentioned the plugs but then I realized he said "plugs" to every single person in the examining rooms as he went from one to the other. I found it weird that everyone would need the same procedure. When I said "no" he got really angry lol. Oh well.

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eileenb1022 | @eileenb1022 | Feb 27, 2023

oh i never heard of that.

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dunbun13 | @dunbun13 | Nov 7, 2023

Can you tell me how the punctual plugs work? My dryness is getting worse. Eyes and mouth.

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