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Sjögren's syndrome is one of the most prevalent auto-immune diseases affecting up to 430,000 Canadians, yet most people have never heard about it before! ... read more |
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Most Common Symptoms
- Dry, gritty, sore or burning eyes
- Eyes may be sensitive to sun, tear excessively
- Dry or burning mouth, yeast infections
- Difficulty speaking, chewing or swallowing
- Frequently using liquids to help swallow dry foods
- Increased dental decay
- Fatigue
- Swollen salivary glands
- Difficulty wearing dental apparatus
- Altered sense of taste or smell
- Sore weak muscles
- Joint pain
- Dry cough
- Dry nose
- Sore or cracked tongue
- Mouth sores
- Dry skin and rashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Digestive problems
- Headaches
No two people have the exact same set of symptoms.