Treatment
Treatment is based on the symptoms. Dry eyes are treated with artificial tears, a tear stimulant, or eye lubricant. Dry mouth may be helped by frequent small drinks of water or chewing gum to stimulate saliva production.
Arthritis symptoms are treated with simple analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen and voltarol. Corticosteroids and immunosuppressive medications are reserved for more severe cases.