Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the moisture-producing glands in the body, including the salivary and tear glands. Very often, it's accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis. It's thought to…
Q: What does an autoimmune disease that primarily affects tear glands and salivary glands have in common with a James Clavell novel? A: Nothing, really—other than the fact that the…
Nicole Tardiff-Brooks just wants to be a mom to Colin, her sweet 4-year-old son. But Nicole has several diseases--lupus, Sjogren's disease, and severe neurological and liver damage. Colin knows Mommy is sick,…
The old saying goes "When momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." And we all laugh a bit because there is a trace of truth in it. But what about when momma…
One of the toughest parts of living with Sjögren’s syndrome is you can’t always toddle down the road to your local Sjögren’s patient get-together. There are no flashing neon signs…
First things first. If you're in the U.S., Sjogren's is pronounced thus: SHOW-grin's. And because the physician it's named after was Swedish, there should be little dots above the "o": Sjögren's.…
Nothing beats a live, in-person connection when it comes to feeling understood—especially when you just want to meet someone who understands your disease because, “YOU HAVE IT, TOO!?!” But, let’s…
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When you’re living with a rare condition like Sjögren’s syndrome, sharing your diagnosis with a famous name can be both a blessing and a curse. Obviously, it’s helpful to be…
When the legendary Venus Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren’s in 2011, it sent shock waves throughout the tennis industry and the world. Seems Venus is doing well these days, which…
Are you one of the estimated four million people in the U.S. living with Sjögren’s syndrome? Are you going to be in the Seattle area between April 8th and 9th?…
Back in the 1975, the movie Jaws came out right before the summer season began. The movie posters showed the gaping open mouth of a Great White shark with a…
In a post just in time for last year's Sjögren’s Awareness Month, blogger Michelle Traub, who happens to have Sjögren’s herself, offered seven tips she uses to live everyday with a…
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the body's white blood cells (the cells that ordinarily fight infection) to attack the moisture producing glands. Patients may have symptoms that include…
Why is it that a disease discovered 127 years ago still falls so low under the radar? Not just that, but a disease affecting 4 million people in the United…
For those who have Sjögren's syndrome, you don’t need the lowdown. But for those unfamiliar, it’s commonly associated with two main symptoms—dry eyes and a dry mouth. Why? Because certain…
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