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Maryville, TN

Does anyone have dry mouth and dry eyes? Not taking any medication and I drink water all of the time along with electrolyte drinks. Hoping I don’t have Sjögren’s syndrome. Any input is very appreciated!

July 5, 2018
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Members shared their experiences with dry mouth and dry eyes, with many noting that they also suffer from fibromyalgia and were tested for... Read more

Members shared their experiences with dry mouth and dry eyes, with many noting that they also suffer from fibromyalgia and were tested for Sjögren's syndrome, though results varied. Several members found relief through practical strategies like Biotene spray for dry mouth, Alaway or Similisian eye drops for dry eyes, prescription Pilocarpine, and constantly carrying water bottles to stay hydrated throughout the day. A recurring theme was the challenge of distinguishing between symptoms caused by medication side effects versus underlying conditions like fibromyalgia or Sjögren's, with members encouraging the original poster to pursue testing while managing symptoms in the meantime.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get dry mouth, sometimes quite badly, from my meds, so I use Biotene spray, which I have found works much better than any of their other products. I spray some in my mouth and I'm good to go for quite awhile. Plus it has a pleasant taste, which some of the other sprays do not have. Allergies cause me to have wicked dry eyes, especially in the morning, so I use Alaway antihistamine eye drops and keep it in for a full minute to get that awful, gravely feeling from my eyes. It's OTC. Godspeed everyone.

July 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes i have both & i drink alot alot of water. I assume from meds

July 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I have to use Similisian Aging eyedrops, and Sinus relief, Penta water continually. I was tested by Rheumotologist but no Sjögrens. I haven’t checked your site, but do you have asthma or anything like that?

July 5, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

From what you say it could very well be sjogren's syndrome. I also have this along side fibromyalgia and they can both go together.

November 25, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

When they tested me for Sjogrens syndrome they only did a blood test.

November 24, 2019

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