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| | Sjögren's Syndrome |
 | | If you have Sjögren's syndrome you could also have fatigue, joint pain (most often the smaller joints and usually symmetrical - this means affecting the same spot on both sides of the body) and problems in other parts of the body such as the blood vessels, nervous system, muscles, skin and other organs. | | | A rheumatologist is a doctor who has received special training in the diagnosis and treatment of problems with joints, muscles and bones. | | | If your doctor thinks you might have Sjögren's syndrome he or she will probably perform a physical examination and order other tests. |
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http://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/sjogrens%20syndrome/default.asp?mode=static
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| | Although not currently indicated for treatment of pain, there is a large body of literature suggesting effectiveness in many pain conditions including diabetic neuropathy, neuropathy associated with human immunodeficiency virus as well as multiple sclerosis, trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, neuralgiform headache, central pain and post-operative analgesia. | | | A retrospective chart review was conducted of 23 neuropathic pain patients who were treated with lamotrigine either first-line or following unsuccessful trials of other adjuvant analgesics. | | | Treatment typically consists of sequential drug trials sometimes with limited success. |
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http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/news/Apr2003/AAN200355thAnnualMeetingSpeakersAbstracts.html
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| | Understanding Sjogrens Syndrome |
| | The tone of the book is friendly and easy to understand even when discussing the most technical medical aspects of the syndrome. | | | For many of us simply understanding all of the many facets of the condition and then finding medical help has been a long battle. | | | This book is an excellent practical guide for people with Sjogrens Syndrome. |
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http://www.science9.com/Understanding_Sjogrens_Syndrome_0962035424.html
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| | Disorders & Diseases > Lupus |
| | The concluding chapters present current guidelines for patient monitoring, therapy, and use of medications. | | | Full consideration is given to the psychiatric aspects of lupus and the special problems of pregnant women, children, and adolescents with the disease. | | | Coverage also includes chapters on antiphospholipid syndrome and on lupus-like syndromes related to drugs and environmental factors. |
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http://www.hmbbook.com/l_Books/282820_3.html
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| | Sjögren's syndrome -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article |
| | Diagnosing Sjögren’s syndrome is complicated by the range of symptoms a patient may manifest, and the similarity between symptoms from Sjögren's syndrome and those caused by other conditions. | | | The goals of research on disorders such as Sjogren's syndrome focus on increasing knowledge and under-standing of the disorder, improving diagnostic techniques, and finding ways to treat, prevent, and cure the disorder. | | | Moisture replacement therapies such as artifical tears may ease the symptoms of dryness (some patients with more severe problems use goggles to increase local (Wetness in the atmosphere) humidity). |
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http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/s/sj/sj%f6grens_syndrome.htm
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| | Levy-Clarke GA, Byrnes GA, Buggage RR, Shen DF, Filie AC, Caruso RC, Nussenblatt RB, Chan CC (2001) Primary intraocular lymphoma diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy of a subretinal lesion. | | | Spencer WH, Chan CC, Shen de F, Rao NA (2003) Detection of histoplasma capsulatum DNA in lesions of chronic ocular histoplasmosis syndrome. | | | Su SB, Silver PB, Wang P, Chan CC, Caspi RR (2003) Dissociating the enhancing and inhibitory effects of pertussis toxin on autoimmune disease. |
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| | Nuclear Medicine |
| | Decreased salivary activity can be seen in such conditions as Sjgrens syndrome. | | | Increased tracer accumulation within the parotid may also be seen in acute parotitis, but the washout pattern should be normal in this condition. | | | The retained gastric antrum syndrome occurs in patients who have undergone partial gastrectomy with a Billroth II anastomosis. |
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http://amstage.auntminnie.com/index.asp?sec=ref&sub=ncm&pag=gas&itemid=55188
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| | Sjogrens - Our FM/CFS World |
| | Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Primary Sjgrens Syndrome | | | Sjogren's Syndrome by Scleroderma from A to Z | | | Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. |
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http://www.ourfm-cfidsworld.org/html/sjogrens.html
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| | Arthritis Resources |
| | Rheumatoid inflammation of the lung lining can cause chest pains because the lung tissue itself is inflamed and nodules of inflammation also develop within the lungs. | | | As mentioned before, rheumatoid arthritis is a systematic disease which can affect organs and areas of the body other than the joints. | | | Sjorgen's syndrome is the inflammation of the glands of the eyes and mouth which causes dryness. |
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http://arthritisorder.com/osteoarthritis-in-the-neck.html
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| | Amazon.com: Books: Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related Diseases |
| | Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Lupus | | | Subjects > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia | | | This book will help you recognize the early indications of rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgrens syndrome, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia syndrome, and systemic sclerosis. |
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http://www.spinics.net/am/1879772108
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| | Mannose-binding lectin gene: polymorphisms in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis ... |
| | In particular, patients with SLE or Sjögren's syndrome showed higher probabilities of being homozygous for this mutation. | | | Mannose-binding lectin gene: polymorphisms in Japanese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgrens syndrome | | | To determine whether polymorphism of the MBL gene is associated with occurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome in the Japanese population, we analyzed the MBL gene polymophisms of these patients and controls, by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism methods. |
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http://www.nature.com/gene/journal/v2/n2/abs/6363744a.html
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| | An Overview Of Reproductive Immunology is written by patients for patients. | | | Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer Immune Therapy For Cancer (University of Washington Medical Center) This site includes an introduction to immunotherapy and details of an FDA approved Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of Stage III or............ | | | TheMethodist Hospital's Allergy and Immunology Service offers diagnosis, treatment, and research activities associated with immune system disorders, including allergic autoimmune and immunodeficiency diseases. |
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http://www.doctors-worldwide.com/sitemap/immunology.htm
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| | Books about Autoimmune Diseases |
| | Will help you recognize the early indications of rheumatoid arthritis and Sjgrens syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia syndrome, and systemic sclerosis. | | | What Doctors Don't Tell You Because They Don't Know: 9 Secrets I Learned the Hard Way |
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http://www.dynamichealthbreakthroughs.com/books.html
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| | Books: Immune Systems - vitalstop.com Product Guide |
| | Positive Options for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS): Self-Help and Treatment | | | Two years ago, after two clots while only 32-33 years old, I was diagnosed with APS. |
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| | For Sale: The Official Patients Sourcebook on Sjgrens Syndrome: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age |
| | We offer The Official Patients Sourcebook on Sjgrens Syndrome: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age as a participant in the Amazon.com Associates Program. | | | The Official Patients Sourcebook on Sjgrens Syndrome: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age | | | You may want to review the following products related to The Official Patients Sourcebook on Sjgrens Syndrome: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age. |
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| | 1 Z01 AR041127-05: B Cell Repertoire Analysis |
| | Hansen A, Jacobi A, Pruss A, Kaufmann O, Scholze J, Lipsky PE, Dorner T (2003) Comparison of immunoglobulin heavy chain rearrangements between peripheral and glandular B cells in a patient with primary Sjgrens syndrome. | | | Jacobi AM, Odendahl M, Reiter K, Bruns A, Burmester GR, Radbruch A, Valet G, Lipsky PE, Dorner T (2003) Correlation between circulating CD27high plasma cells and disease activity in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. |
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