Le syndrome de Gougerot-Sjögren, ou syndrome sec, est une maladie auto-immune généralisée qui se caractérise par une sécheresse de la bouche et des yeux secondaire à une atteinte des glandes lacrymales et salivaires, des douleurs diffuses et chroniques, et une atteinte d’autres organes comme les nerfs, les muscles et les poumons. Il existe un risque de lymphome secondaire chez certains malades
Sjogren's can wreak having on the body in more ways than one. I've created a list of my top sjogren's products to help me through a flare.
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
Dr. Doni explores the relationship between Graves’ Disease and Leaky Gut, and offers advice on addressing auto-immune hyperthyroidism.
Visit the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation website to learn more and get involved. Sjögren’s Syndrome is one of over 100 recognized autoimmune diseases which affect over 20 million Americans, and are a leading cause of
Learn all of the signs of Sjogren’s disease (syndrome), an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes, as well as other symptoms.
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body. It is important to follow these healthy lifestyle principles.
According to the Sjögren’s Foundation and the Cleveland Clinic, muscle pain is a symptom of Sjogren's syndrome. This is also confirmed...
Le syndrome de Gougerot-Sjögren, une maladie auto-immune rare et complexe, touche principalement les glandes exocrines, entraînant une sécheresse des muqueus
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
While many patients experience dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue and joint pain, Sjögren's can also cause dysfunction of organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the peripheral and central nervous system. Patients also have a higher chance of developing lymphoma.Symptoms vary from person to person but may include:
Image found here . Too often, uninformed health care providers assume that Sjogren's Syndrome is simply a disease that affects tears and s...
If you have an autoimmune disease--whether it’s Graves’ disease, lupus, Hashimoto’s, Sjogren’s, or rheumatoid arthritis--getting on board with an AIP diet is one of the best ways to take control of your health. To get started, use this list of essential AIP swaps to make autoimmune-friendly cooking and baking a breeze!
Sjögren’s syndrome is easy to overlook or misdiagnose, making many patients feel frustrated. In this five-part video series, Dr. Alan Baer validates those who suffer from this disease, and informs […]
There is increasing evidence showing that our circadian clocks are involved in the onset and also the progression of autoimmune diseases. ...
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
Le syndrome de Gougerot-Sjögren est une affection d'origine auto-immune touchant essentiellement la femme : le système immunitaire va se retourner contre les glandes lubrificatrices de l'organisme.
Causes of chronic Inflammation range from what we eat, to the fat in our own bodies, to our body's reaction to stress.
Sjogren's syndrome is a member of the autoimmune group of diseases.
Fatigue is one of the most difficult symptoms in Sjögren`s syndrome ( SS) to manage . It is also one of the most common symptoms reporte...
The Sjögren’s syndrome diet reduces inflammation and dryness symptoms. Learn beneficial foods to eat and trigger foods to avoid to reduce discomfort.
I felt the symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome long before I was given a diagnosis: the dry eyes like sandpaper, the feeling of your eyelids like tight rubber bands as they roughly closed and opened, the extra dry eyes in the morning and the constant feeling like sand is irritating my eyeball at any given time.
Diagnosing Sjögren’s can be difficult, because not all Sjögren’s patients present in the same way, have the same symptoms, or are positive for all tests associated with the disease. In addition, not all Sjögren’s patients have dryness at onset. Especially in younger Sjögren’s patients, symptoms are less likely to include dryness and more likely to include parotitis, positive serologies, neurologic and nephrologic manifestations, and non-specific features such as fever and/or lymphadenopathy.1
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body. It is important to follow these healthy lifestyle principles.
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Here is the scientific evidence about vitamins for Sjogren's Syndrome (Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E)
Image found here . I was browsing some of the posts over at the Sjogren's World forums today, and noticed an interesting question. One of...
The Living with Sjögren’s patient survey was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Sjögren’s Foundation. This survey was designed to gain insight into the variety and severity of what adult Sjögren’s patients living in the U.S. experience and how the disease impacts their quality of life. The Summary of Major Findings results sheds light on the experiences of patients, including physical symptoms, as well as the mental, emotional, and financial impact of the disease. The following data demonstrates the serious and systemic nature of Sjögren’s.
Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome is a diagnosis given when the person has no other autoimmune disease. This is not exactly true though as I was told I had Primary Sjogren's even though I had an autoimmune thyroid disease. Apparently autoimmune thyroid diseases are so prevalent in people with SS that they have been taken out of the equation. When Henrik Sjögren, the Swedish ophthalmologist, presented his thesis on Sjögren's in 1933, there was no such thing as Primary and Secondary there was just the name Sjögren's syndrome. He wrote about 19 female patients with lacrimal dysfunction and dryness as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, meaning "inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva" 13 of whom had arthritis. The symptoms of Sjögren’s Syndrome vary greatly between individuals and include a dryness of the moist areas of the body, like the mouth, eyes, ears, nose and vagina. Fatigue and depression, plus painful joints, are also associated with the disease. When organs other than the lacrimal and salivary glands are affected, this is known as “extraglandular involvement.” Usually, this occurs in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (see “Primary Versus Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome”). Manifestations of Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome include : joint inflammation particular forms of autoimmune thyroid, kidney, liver, lung, and skin disease changes in nerve function of the upper or lower limbs small proportion of patients may progress to a form of lymphoma Do you know if you have Primary or Secondary Sjögren’s Syndrome? Did your specialist define this for you? RESOURCE: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body. It is important to follow these healthy lifestyle principles.
As an arthritis advocate and someone who knows people with Sjögren’s, I knew a lot more than the average person does, but I still wondered what Sjögren’s syndrome is. We’re going to look at the definition, the symptoms, the treatments, and more, including, of course, how “Sjögren’s” is pronounced.
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This is an explanation of the research, reported in 2022, done in the UK into what interferes with Sjogren's syndrome patient's abil...
This is an article on How To Slow Down An Overactive Immune System, the steps required to control it and how to use supplementation to feel your best!!
Let me start by telling you something about the name of this disease: It has been called Sjogren's "Syndrome" since Dr. Henrik Sjogren wrote his extensive paper about it. In recent decades, researchers have learned much more about symptoms that even Dr. Sjogren didn't identify, as well as how the disease works. The term "Syndrome"
Here you will find an interesting case history published in the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity • Autumn 2011 and at the bottom some links to gluten free recipes. The following is a patient case history from the clinic of Alexander R. Shikhman, MD, PhD, FACR : A 28 year old woman was seen in our clinic due to her complaints of longstanding irritable bowel syndrome and recent onset of eye dryness. Her initial presentation included abdominal pain, bloating and irregular bowel movements. She was seen by several gastroenterologists and underwent several upper endoscopies and colonoscopies with mucosal biopsies which were non-diagnostic. Her lab test results showed positive IgG antigliadin antibodies and she was told that "this is a common finding among healthy people, and is not indicative of any illnesses." She was seen by her ophthalmologist and prescribed with contact lenses which she could not wear due to significant eye discomfort and irritation. Further eye examination showed that she had diminished tear production and was referred to our clinic to rule out Sjogren's syndrome. Upon physical examination in our clinic the patient not only demonstrated profound eye dryness but also showed evidence of dry mouth, fissured tongue and patchy areas ofthrush as well as very dry skin. A sonographic evaluation of her major salivary glands was suspicious for moderately advanced Sjogren's syndrome. Her laboratory test results showed: positive anti-SSAI Ro antibodies, elevated serum immunoglobulin G, low neutrophil count as well as low levels of vitamin D and fenitin (a serum marker of iron storage state). Also, the patient was found to have positive serum IgG and salivary IgA anti-gliadin antibodies as well as positive HLA 002 (a molecular marker associated with gluten intolerance). Based on a combination of clinical history, physical findings and laboratory test results, the patient was diagnosed with gluten intolerance and Sjogren's syndrome. In addition to the aforementioned tests, the patient underwent food intolerance testing based on serum IgG4 antibodies which showed not only gluten but also cow's casein intolerance. Her treatment options included a traditional route of therapy based on drugs or an integrative approach based on dietary modifications and food supplements. She opted for the integrative approach and started a gluten-free and dairy-free diet as well as iron glycinate, vitamin D, specific probiotics and digestive enzymes. After the first month on the diet and supplements, she reported a remarkable improvement of her irritable bowel symptoms and in three months, she started noticing an improvement of the dryness. Laboratory tests performed six months after initiation of the therapy showed normalization of the IgG level, disappearance of anti-SSA/Ro antibodies and a slightly suppressed neutrophil count. Through following the prescribed diet and supplements she is now symptom free. Melissa at gluten free for good has great recipes and wisdom if you are following this dietary path. Melissa says "The gluten-free diet is the medical protocol for celiac disease. Why not for all autoimmune diseases? Gluten causes inflammation. Decreasing inflammation via diet and lifestyle should be the first step in reducing the impact of the disease, so it makes sense to eliminate gluten. Right? Apparently Venus is on a vegan diet to combat her symptoms. There are rumors she’s dabbling in the gluten-free diet as well." Melissa is author of The Gluten-Free Edge one-pot roasted salmon, rice and vegetables Do you have Sjögren’s and celiac disease or celiac intolerance? What do you think? Should people with autoimmune conditions follow a gluten-free diet? Have you tried a gluten free diet to help your Sjögren’s Syndrome?
Some Sjögren’s patients are at higher risk for Parkinson’s, this study finds. This study determined the incidence and risk of Parkinson disease (PD) in patients with Sjögren syndrome(SS) . Risk of Parkinson disease in Sjögren syndrome administered ineffective immunosuppressant therapies: A nationwide population-based study. Medicine: April 2019 - Volume 98 - Issue 14 - p e14984 doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000014984 Research Article: Observational Study Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. It occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die. In total, 12,640 patients in the SS cohort and 50,560 in the non-SS cohort were enrolled from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database from 2000 to 2010. We used the Cox multi-variable proportional hazards model to determine the risk factors for PD in the SS cohort. We observed an increased incidence of PD in patients with SS, with a crude hazard ratio (HR) of 1.40 and an adjusted HR (aHR) of 1.23. The cumulative incidence of PD was 1.95% higher in the SS cohort than in the non-SS cohort. The SS cohort had an elevated HR under medication use, namely cevimeline and pilocarpine (crude HR, 1.28), hydroxychloroquine (crude HR, 1.43; aHR, 1.46), and methylprednisolone (crude HR, 2.21; aHR, 1.49). Patients receiving other non-hydroxychloroquine immunosuppressant therapies had a lower risk (aHR, 0.86) of PD. Furthermore, patients with SS aged 20 to 49 years had a 1.93-fold higher risk of PD than did those without SS (aHR, 1.93). The risk of PD was higher (aHR, 2.20) in patients with SS without comorbidities than in those with comorbidities. The aHR of PD significantly increased when the follow-up period exceeded 9 years (aHR, 1.93). We determined an increased risk of PD in patients with SS. In conclusion, our study was the 1st to determine an increased risk of PD in patients with SS and that non-hydroxychloroquine immunosuppressant therapy may reduce this risk. Further research is warranted to determine the possible underlying mechanisms and the potential role of non-hydroxychloroquine immunosuppressants in ameliorating PD. Further investigation is warranted to determine the possible underlying mechanisms and the potential role of non-hydroxychloroquine immunosuppressants in ameliorating PD. QUICK FACTS ABOUT THIS STUDY: patients with Sjögren’s were 23% more likely to develop Parkinson’s. the risk of Parkinson's was only seen in women. Parkinson’s disease was more likely in younger patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. Certain medications elevated the risk of Parkinson’s disease including Evoxac (cevimeline), pilocarpine, hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), and methylprednisolone. Patients taking non-hydroxychloroquine immunosuppressant therapies had an almost 15% lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease Risk of Parkinson’s was increased 2.2 times in Sjögren’s patients without comorbidities (additional chronic diseases), compared to those with comorbidities If you would like more up to date research on Sjogren's syndrome, coping tips and stories from people with Sjogren's please sign up for our monthly newsletter here
