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Ugh fatigue.

This has been one of the most frustrating symptoms associated with my Systemic Sjogren’s.  In fact 96% of those of us with Systemic Sjogren’s report this as a significant symptom.

For anyone that has not experienced fatigue- it is not your run-of-the-mill “I am tired”…

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Recently, singer and musician Halsey shared her recent allergy testing results on TikTok along with the news of her recent diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and Sjogren’s Disease. Pictured were the telltale red welts we inflict day in and day out in all...

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit, waiting for the appointment, the previsit anxiety. Afterward, fighting with insurance and the pharmacy over medication coverage, and then playing go-between trying...

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit, waiting for the appointment, the previsit anxiety. Afterward, fighting with insurance and the pharmacy over medication coverage, and then playing go-between trying...

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit, waiting for the appointment, the previsit anxiety. Afterward, fighting with insurance and the pharmacy over medication coverage, and then playing go-between trying...

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit, waiting for the appointment, the previsit anxiety. Afterward, fighting with insurance and the pharmacy over medication coverage, and then playing go-between trying...

Navigating chronic illness can be extremely frustrating, time-consuming, and generally a big PIA. 

Finding a doctor that is a good fit, waiting for the appointment, the previsit anxiety. Afterward, fighting with insurance and the pharmacy over medication coverage, and then playing go-between trying...

As a medical student and resident, one of the few luxuries I would treat myself to a few times a year was a mani-pedi. It was a relatively affordable act of self-love to get my sore callused feet scrubbed, filed, buffed, and polished. It felt like such a treat to have my paws pampered after several ...