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| Contributors | |
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| Preface | |
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| Introduction: Why Write a Book on Sj�gren's? | |
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| Introduction and Definitions | |
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| Sj�gren's Syndrome Foundation: The Patients' and Professionals' Key Resource and Advocate | |
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| What is Sj�gren's? | |
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| Who Develops Sj�gren's? | |
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| The Pathophysiology of Sj�gren's | |
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| Pathogenesis of Sj�gren's | |
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| Genetics and Sj�gren's Syndrome | |
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| Sj�gren's Syndrome: An Immunological Perspective | |
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| What Causes Exocrine Dysfunction in Sj�gren's? | |
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| Where and How Can the Body be Affected by Sj�gren's? | |
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| Generalized Symptoms and Signs of Sj�gren's | |
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| The Internal Organs In Sj�gren's | |
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| The Central Nervus System and Sj�gren's Vasculopathy | |
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| The Gastrointestinal Tract | |
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| Gynecological Issues, Including Pregnancy | |
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| Lymphoma | |
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| Diseases Associated with Sj�gren's Syndrome | |
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| The Dry Eye | |
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| The Dry Mouth | |
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| Salivary Glands, Ears, Nose, and Throat | |
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| Lab Work: Blood Tests, Imaging, Biopsies, and Beyond | |
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| Why Is Sj�gren's Syndrome So Difficult to Diagnose? | |
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| The Management of Sj�gren's | |
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| Treatment of Dry Mouth | |
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| Management of Dry Eye | |
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| Treatmint' of Other Sicca Symptoms | |
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| Dry Ears, Nose and Sinuses | |
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| Dry Skin | |
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| Vaginal Dryness | |
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| Diagnosis and Management of Fatigue | |
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| Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain | |
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| Management of Serious Internal Organ Manifestations | |
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| Evaluation and Management of the Neurological Manifestations of Sj�gren's Syndrome | |
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| Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Sj�gren's Syndrome | |
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| Vitamin D and Sj�gren's Syndrome | |
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| Testing New Drugs and Future Directions | |
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| Quality of Life and Sj�gren's | |
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| Lifestyle Issues-Emotional | |
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| Enhancing Resilience Through Mind/Body Interactions | |
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| Related Topics on Living with Sj�gren's | |
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| Sex | |
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| Sleep | |
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| Surgery | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| Disability and Sj�gren's | |
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| Web, Print, and Media Resource Manual | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Appendix: Products for Sj�gren's Patients | |
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| Index | |