Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Sjogren's Syndrome
- How can you be sure that my symptoms of dry mouth and/or dry eye are due to Sjogren's syndrome and not some other disorder?
- What types of diagnostic tests will I need to undergo in order to confirm the diagnosis?
- What types of treatments do you recommend for dry mouth?
- What types of treatments do you recommend for dry eye?
- What treatments will I need to undergo if I have Sjogren's syndrome with systemic involvement?
- Which types of physicians or other health care professionals should I have on my treatment team?
- Can you recommend any health care providers specializing in treating patients with Sjogren's syndrome?
- How should I expect my symptoms to progress over time?
- Are there any lifestyle modifications that may better control my symptoms?
- How often should I schedule follow-up visits for reevaluation?
- Should I be followed by each specialist separately or can one health care provider manage my condition?
- Are there any clinical trials focusing on new treatments for Sjogren's syndrome?
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