Ladybuggie I have Sjorjens have had for years I use artificial tears keeps the dryness at bay. The dry eyes come and go,the dry mouth is not as bad but I sip water a lot. They test for it by takeng a very small sample of your lips not too sore,Has nothing to do with the meds ,is common with people with various types of Arthritis,just remmeber to keep your tears on you ,LUV Elspeth.