The two most distinguishing symptoms of Sjögren’s Syndrome are dry eyes and mouth. Besides being painful, having dry eyes makes it harder to perform everyday tasks, like working on a computer, and many patients have blurred vision. Dry mouth makes it very difficult to eat and causes burning of the throat. However, these are not the only symptoms. Patients with Sjögren’s often experience joint pain and stiffness, fatigue, and are more likely to develop lymphoma. In this video, Dr. Alan Baer, the

Ruben Mesa, M.D., a hematologist at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, gives an overview of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), discussing what this condition entails from diagnosis to treatment options. | Mayo Clinic

TMJ disorders have several causes, including injury or grinding teeth at night. Diagnosing TMJ disorders can be complex and require different diagnostic procedures, so it’s best to consult with a specialist. For more information, listen to Dr. Gary Bouloux’s OMS Voices episode on TMJ disorders at MyOMS.org/Podcast. https://myoms.org/what-we-do/tmj-and-facial-pain/how-an-oms-can-help-with-tmj-disorders/ | American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - AAOMS