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.
If dry mouth is a big issue ask your doc about evoxac. Most docs don;t know about it. I go to a Sjogrens center and got it prescribed. it helps you produce salaiva.