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Sjogrens syndrome Report
Sjogren’s syndrome also known as Mikulicz disease and Sicca syndrome, is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of mucous membranes, especially of the eyes and mouth; often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
What we've learned from patients who report Sjogrens syndrome
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
10 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
21 |  |
|
Mild
|
12 |  |
|
None
|
1 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sjogrens syndrome
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaquenil | 6 |  |
|
| Evoxac | 5 | |
|
| Hydroxychloroquine | 5 | |
|
| Restasis | 5 | |
|
| Pilocarpine | 3 | |
|
| Lotemax | 1 | |
|
| Salagen | 1 | |
|
| Prednisone | 1 | |
|
| Biotene Mouthwash | 1 | |
|
| Rituxan | 1 | |
|
| Deltasone | 1 | |
|
| Methotrexate | 1 | |
|
| Tramadol | 1 | |
|
| Fluoride | 1 | |
|
| Celebrex | 1 | |
|
| Systane Eye Drops | 1 | |
|
| Water | 1 | |
|
| Water aerobics | 1 | |
Report created on February 11, 2012.