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Written by Dr. Kara Wada
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...
A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Sjogren's Disease. As a physician, I thought I knew a lot about this autoimmune disease, but it wasn't until I became a patient myself that I truly understood its impact. The fatigue, the dryness, the nagging aches and pains –– it felt like my body had turned ag...
This is part 3 of a 3 part series called Preparing for Pregnancy with Sjogren’s.
If you missed part 2, click here to get caught up.
Part 3.
By early spring, I was feeling the telltale signs of early pregnancy that I had experienced with the girls including nausea, breast sensitivity, constipat...
This is part 2 of a 3 part series called Preparing for Pregnancy with Sjogren’s.
If you missed part 1, click here to get caught up.
Part 2.
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…
But alas, since this story is pretty scandal-free…
Let’s go back to February 2020.
Since becoming ...
Although both my husband and I are both from families of 4, over the years we have always talked about the possibility of a bigger family. Three kids seemed more manageable. That said, I have an odd fascination with even numbers...so I liked the idea of 4.
All that considered, as a 2 physician coup...
Welcome to winter also known as the dry, itchy, ashy skin season. Sadly for those of us with Sjogren’s, many of us will deal with these symptoms all year round.
As a practicing allergist, Sjogren’s patient, and mom of a little one with eczema, I want to share some helpful tips I have learned over t...

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