Does anyone have any suggestions to relieve the dryness of the mouth and eyes that is caused by Sicca Syndrome?

August 29, 2009 - 9:14 am 1 Comment

I have had a dryness, irritated feeling in the middle of my tongue for almost 4 years. Several months ago my eyes started feeling very dry and uncomfortable, yet tearing at the same time. After several doctor and dentist visits, a Rhemotoligist has diagnosed me with "Sicca Syndrome. I was prescribed a medication for this, and it helped some, but is extremely costly. I am on several other very necessary medications, for other conditions I have, so am on a very limited budget. Chewing gum seems to help, but the minute I stop, it returns, therefore have a hard time sleeping as well…can’t chew while I sleep,and doesn’t help the eye problem. Also, when I get very severe flair-ups, it puts me into another fatique condition I have. I have also tryed ice chips, sore throat sprays, etc. Can anybody help. Thanx

There is a mouthrinse called biotene, There are Rx meds called evoxac or cyclosporine and genteel eye ointment for overnight or refresh. Hope this helps, ask doc… or dentist..

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One Response to “Does anyone have any suggestions to relieve the dryness of the mouth and eyes that is caused by Sicca Syndrome?”

  1. jandy Says:

    There is a mouthrinse called biotene, There are Rx meds called evoxac or cyclosporine and genteel eye ointment for overnight or refresh. Hope this helps, ask doc… or dentist..
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