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Written by Dr. Kara Wada

Sjogren's: Why Diagnosis and Treatment Can Be So Tricky (and What to Do About It) sjogren's Mar 18, 2025

Sjogren’s Disease. It’s a puzzle, a maze, a medical merry-go-round. If you’ve been searching for answers, feeling dismissed, or bouncing between specialists, you’re not alone.

As both a physician and a Sjogren’s patient, I understand this frustrating journey firsthand. It took years for me to g...

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Beyond Pills & Potions: My One Simple Secret for Managing Sjogren’s sjogren's Mar 11, 2025

If there’s one thing that has helped me manage my Sjogren’s more than any medication, supplement, or special diet –– this is it.

Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergy and immunology physician. I also happen to live with Sjogren’s and dysautonomia (translation: my immune and n...

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Sjogren's and Exercise: Finding Your Movement Sweet Spot lifestyle medicine sjogren's Nov 06, 2024

Does the thought of exercise with Sjogren's feel exhausting, well, exhausting? Trust me, you are not alone. Dealing with Sjogren's can feel like you've already run a marathon before you've even put on your sneakers! The fatigue can be overwhelming. Those achy joints and even the occasional "brain fo...

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The Case Against "Secondary" Sjögren's: It's Time for a Change sjogren's Sep 18, 2024

The historical classification of Sjögren's syndrome into "primary" and "secondary" categories is outdated and misleading.

The evidence suggests that Sjögren's, whether it appears alone or with another autoimmune disease, is fundamentally the same condition.

The term "secondary" not only diminishes...

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The Gut-Sjogren's Link: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief sjogren's Aug 28, 2024

If you're living with Sjogren's disease, you're likely no stranger to the constellation of symptoms that come with it: the relentless fatigue, the sandpapery dryness, the achy joints. But have you ever considered that your gut health could be playing a significant role in these challenges?

As a phy...

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Sjogren's Myths Busted: Separating Fact from Fiction sjogren's Aug 21, 2024

If you've spent any time researching Sjogren's disease online or talking to others about it, you've probably encountered some pretty cringeworthy myths. These misconceptions can be not only frustrating but also harmful, leading to delayed diagnoses, inadequate treatment, and a whole lot of unnecessa...

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Sjogren's Gaslighting: When Your Symptoms Are Dismissed sjogren's Aug 14, 2024

If you're living with Sjogren's disease, you know the struggle is real. The fatigue that feels like you're wading through quicksand, the sandpaper-dry eyes and mouth, the achy joints... it's a lot to handle. But what's even more frustrating is when you seek help and are met with dismissal or disbeli...

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What is Sjogren's Disease? A Deep Dive into This Misunderstood Autoimmune Disease sjogren's Aug 07, 2024

If you're reading this, chances are you or someone you love is dealing with the puzzling world of Sjogren's disease. Maybe you've been recently diagnosed, or perhaps you're still searching for answers amidst a sea of confusing symptoms. Either way, you're in the right place.

As both a physician and...

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