Practical advise on how to cope with one of the most common rheumatic-type auto-immune diseases. Sjogrens syndrome (pronounced show-grens) is the most common rheumatic-type auto-immune disease after rheumatoid arthritis, affecting up to half a million people in the UK. The most common symptoms include dry eyes and dry mouth, joint and muscle pain, thrush, difficulty in swallowing, fatigue and depression. Frequently people with Sjogrens syndrome suffer from anther auto-immune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. This book covers: Diagnosis; How Sjogrens affects the body; Treatments; Exercise; Self-help; Coping with pain; Pregnancy; Relationships; Practical and financial help