[Dysphagia] RE: Sjögren's Syndrome

[speechhuffman at nc.rr.com (Speech Julie)]

> It may be diagnosed through minor salivary gland biopsy.  These folks 
> usually benefit from Rx meds (Saligen or Evoxac) because the saliva glands 
> are not damaged (as in patients who have had XRT).  They also usually 
> benefit for treatment for GERD, saliva stimulants (sugarless hard candy), 
> and moistly prepared foods.  Avoiding spicy, astringent, etc is also 
> helpful.  See Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation website, which is pretty 
> helpful.
> http://www.sjogrens.org/syndrome/dry_mouth.html
> Julie Huffman
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Clare Lorenzen" <lorenzc at wahs.nsw.gov.au>
> To: <Dysphagia at b9.com>; <mtrdmateo at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 4:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] Sj?gren's Syndrome
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have seen a few people with this syndrome (50-60yrs old). Has your 
> patient trialled any saliva replacements? Clinically, I have found (with 
> some) that this benefits the oral phase of the swallowing especially. 
> Although some of these patients are not willing to use it.
>
> Clare Lorenzen
> Speech Pathologist
> NSW, Australia
>
>
>>>> Teddie Rose Mateo <mtrdmateo at yahoo.com> 9/03/2007 2:53 am >>>
> hi. is anyone familiar with Sj?gren's Syndrome? i'd like to solicit your 
> advice and suggestions regarding management.
>
>  i have a 70- year old patient who reported decreased salivation and has 
> problems with swallowing. with my research, these symptoms are consistent 
> with the symptoms of the syndrome which include dry mouth, difficulty or 
> inability to swallow (dysphagia), tooth decay (dental caries), impaired 
> taste and smell, dry eyes, eye pain, eye redness, muscle pain (myalgia), 
> and fatigue (http://www.answers.com/topic/sj-gren-s-syndrome).
>
>  thank you.
>
>  Teddie Rose Mateo
>  Speech Pathologist
>  University of the Philippines Manila
>  Manila, Philippines
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