A thought for older women and Sjogrens
My wife (62) was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 15 years ago, closely followed by Sjogrens. Confirmed via various means, a sialogram, etc. suffered with dry mouth, burning tongue, multiple dental issues, etc, with little relief. I found the Salipen online and she has used it for three years with real effect, but not as much as desired.
On a different note, being an RN by training, but more importantly a PhD (zoology), she recently investigated HRT in older women, which has mostly been downplayed or seen as risky.
Well, it seems that that clinician advice is well out of date. You can look into that yourself, but most importantly, since commencing HRT (oestrogen gel and progesterone tabs) 2-3 months ago, she has a real turnaround in her Sjogrens related discomfort. The Salipen has barely been used. And burning, dry mouth is much improved.
Not saying it’s a cure, but thought it more than useful to mention here.
This is not clinical advice, but a relating of experience. Important to get your own review and advice.
Hope this helps.