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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Treatment For Other Complications

Treatment for Other Complications

Pilocarpine (Salagen) has been approved for treating dry mouth found in people with scleroderma and Sjogren syndrome. In one study, patients with Sjogren syndrome experienced increased salivation after the first dose. Patients reported improvement in being able to speak, sleep, and swallow food without drinking. Side effects include sweating, increased need to urinate, chills, and flushing.

Surgical Treatments for Problems of the Hands

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No More Cold and Clammy Night Sweats

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Do night sweats disrupt your sleep? Sweating at night isn't really a sleep disorder, but there's... Read more »

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: What Is It?

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Formerly called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), in 1996 scientist made a push to change the... Read more »

Women, Menopause, and Heart Disease: Chest Discomfort

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Little time goes by for me without a request for cardiology consultation that involves a... Read more »

Pump Holiday

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Hey everyone! I feel sort of guilty admitting this, but, a few weeks ago I started wondering how... Read more »

8 Tips for Staying Warm

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A large percentage of people with fibromyalgia are hypersensitive to cold. And many with other... Read more »

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Hypothyroidism: Symptoms

Early Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They include:Chronic fatigueSensitivityto... Read more »

Gout: Highlights

Gout can be an extremely painful condition. About two-thirds of those with gout say their pain is among the worst they've ever had, according to a new survey. Many said flare ups made... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Babesiosis

BabesiosisThe tick that carries Lyme disease and human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) can also carry babesiosis. Babesiosis is caused by a parasite called protozoa. It has been detected in about 10%... Read more »

Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms

Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms often start with tremor, which may occur in the following ways:Tremors may first be only occasional, starting in one finger and spreading over time to... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis

A physical examination and medical and personal history is essential. Because anxiety accompanies so many medical conditions, some serious, it is extremely important for the doctor to... Read more »

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