Sjogren's Syndrome
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pain and inflammation
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Sjogren's Syndrome Home Care
Home care for Sjogren's syndrome may include:
Avoid dry environments.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Use moisturizing eye drops:
Artificial tears
Apply a moisturizer for
dry skin
:
Lubriderm
Eucerin
Take prescription medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Sjogren's Syndrome Home Care: Pain And Inflammation
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Last Updated: Aug 4, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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