Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and it is rheumatoid factor positive in 90 percent of cases.

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evening primrose oil

yayajanet
yayajanet
Has anyone used evening primrose oil for dry mouth symptoms? Did it work? Side effects?
tomsmom05
tomsmom05
I use it. No side effects. Dryness wasn't a big issue for me initially but I did start having some dry mouth at night. I started drinking a couple cups of green tea each day and taking evening primrose. It helped a lot. Good luck.
yayajanet
yayajanet
I also discoverd the following:
-eliminate sugarey soft drink
-eliminate salty snacks
-drink papaya juice
-eat cucumbers, watermelon, peaches

All of this helps
Allisonc79
Allisonc79
What does the green tea help for exactly physically wise? That sounds really good I think I might go get some.
tomsmom05
tomsmom05
I read that green tea has shown some promise in helping dryness issues associated with Sjogrens. It's also recommended for heart health and it help in lowering cancer risks. I use the decaffinated and it works well.
Tom59
Tom59
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2007/04/20/23932.aspx
Tom59
Tom59
This is what I found ... to get back on topic.

"There is some belief that essential fatty acids may play a role in Sjogren's syndrome and other similar or related disorders. Medical trials evaluating the supplementation of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of evening primrose oil in primary Sjogren's syndrome and systemic sclerosis have had positive results.(12, 13, 14) However, another trial found no significant improvement in any of the symptoms studied."