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Written by Dr. Kara Wada
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...
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...
The historical classification of Sjögren's syndrome into "primary" and "secondary" categories is outdated and misleading.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...
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...
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...
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...
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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