In this blog post, we'll explore the best foods for Sjogren's syndrome and what you should be eating to stay healthy and feel your best.
Learn all of the signs of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes, as well as other surprising symptoms.
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body. It is important to follow these healthy lifestyle principles.
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. It destroys the glands, particularly the salivary and lacrimal glands.
Here is the scientific evidence about vitamins for Sjogren's Syndrome (Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E)
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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Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body. It is important to follow these healthy lifestyle principles.
My Sjogren's Syndrome diet includes anti-inflammatory and weight-conscious foods. Check out what I keep in my kitchen.
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
Read one woman's story to learn about natural treatment for Sjogren's syndrome
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"
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. This means that your immune system attacks parts of your own body by mistake.
The June issue of the always excellent Moisture Seekers newsletter by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation contains a real goodie this month...
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I use Botticelli's Venus as a model to render a more beautiful image of my life with Sjogren's syndrome.
If you're bothered by dry eyes and mouth, talk to your doctor about whether you have the autoimmune condition Sjogren's syndrome.
Causes of chronic Inflammation range from what we eat, to the fat in our own bodies, to our body's reaction to stress.
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Well this article from News Medical Life Sciences was definitely of interest to me as I have both Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome (SS). I was actually diagnosed with SS first and then when some symptoms did not fit with it the rheumatologist said I also had Fibro. You can watch the video or read the transcript below it. Studies have explored the possibility of fibromyalgia and Sjögren's syndrome coexisting in a patient. Researchers have found that fibromyalgia is more common in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome who complain of fatigue as their main symptom. Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. Sjogren's Syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disorder with the main tissues attacked are the eye's tear glands and the salivary glands of the mouth. The resulting inflammation and destruction of these glands leads to the symptoms of dry eyes and a dry mouth that characterize the condition. These are just the basic points of both of these conditions and believe me they are both very complex conditions that affect the whole body. Studies have shown that nearly 68% of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome have fatigue as a major symptom. Fatigue is a common symptom in 12% patients who have both fibromyalgia and primary Sjögren's syndrome as diagnosed by set criteria. In addition patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome also have severe sleep problems that are seen in a large majority of these patients. Fatigue, as well as dryness of the mucous membranes within the mouth as seen in primary Sjögren's syndrome is commonly seen in patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia may present alone or in combination with other diseases like primary Sjögren's syndrome. (This correlates with what I have just found out - people classified as having primary fibromyalgia (PFM) have a defined set of pain, fatigue, cognitive, and psychological symptoms but do not have an inflammatory disorder. People classified as having secondary fibromyalgia (SFM) do have another inflammatory disease such as sjogren's syndrome or rheumatoid arthritis. Read more about this) In patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome fibromyalgia has been found in 44 to 55% patients according to some studies. This information is important because the treatment plan in Fibromyalgia and SS is different and because SS can have serious complications such as lung problems and lymphoma. SS is usually diagnosed by an ANA test - Antinuclear Antibody test and 40% to 70% of patients with SS have a positive ANA test result. This result supports the diagnosis but is not required for diagnosis. The doctor may want to test for SSA and SSB subsets of ANA. Autoantibodies are antibodies created by the immune system that attack the body rather than a foreign object, and they are not found in Fibromyalgia. The early stages of Sjogren's Syndrome are often picked up by an opthalmologist because of dry eyes, blepharitis, or by a dentist because people with SS have a dry mouth which causes many cavities. Often, a rheumatologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones, may diagnose the syndrome. READ FULL ARTICLE Find out more about Sjögren's syndrome. Find out more about Fibromyalgia. I would love to hear from you in the comments below if you have Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome too.
#Sjogrens syndrome should be diagnosed by a rheumatologist.
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.
My Sjogren's Syndrome diet includes anti-inflammatory and weight-conscious foods. Check out what I keep in my kitchen.
Here is the scientific evidence about vitamins for Sjogren's Syndrome (Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E)
It's been awhile since I've shared a post on autoimmune diseases. Sometimes I hesitate to share more about how I manage my two autoimmune diseases with as many natural remedies as possible, because I just don't want to ever suggest anything that doesn't work for someone else - or makes their symptoms worse. That would
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Anne Guignon, RDH, writes about dental products that help patients with Sjögren's syndrome minimize discomfort.
In this article, we'll discuss the worst foods for people with Sjogren's syndrome from processed foods to sugary drinks and much more.
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...
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body's own immune system attacks the glands that produce tears and saliva. Foods that help are omega-3 fatty acids, organic meat, whole fruits and vegetables. Bad foods include trans fat, high glycemic, red meat, dairy, and artificial sweeteners.
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES RUN IN FAMILIES. Doctors know there is a genetic component to autoimmune diseases and that certain ones are more common ...
WHAT IS SJOGREN'S SYNDROME? Sjogren’s is a chronic autoimmune, inflammatory disease which is recognised for symptoms of dryness and fatigue. It may also affect joints, lungs, gastrointestinal system, bladder and peripheral nerves. PLOS ONE - Personality, depression and anxiety in primary Sjogren's syndrome - Association with sociodemographic factors and comorbidity. Mood, sleeping and several neuro-psychologic domains such as cognition are affected by pSS. Specifically, difficulties with attention, focusing, memory and new learning are commonly reported problems. Moreover, the personality traits of pSS patients can potentially interact with the subjective dryness symptoms and treatment outcome. Psychological factors may influence the ability of patients to cope with fatigue and its consequences including negative cognitions such as catastrophizing, avoidance of psychical activity and lack of social support or overprotection. OBJECTIVE: Patients with primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) have diminished health quality and fatigue, arthralgia along with dryness of the mouth and eyes have major impact on their psychological and social aspects of life. The purpose of this study was to determine psychological features of patients with pSS. We analyzed personality, depression and anxiety of patients with primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) in comparison with patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy controls (HC) and assessed their association with sociodemographic factors and comorbidity. METHODS: In 105 pSS patients (mean age 51.34 years, mean disease duration 5.98 years), 52 RA patients (mean age 51.37 years, mean disease duration 8.10 years) and 54 HC (mean age 51.35 years) clinical and sociodemographic characteristics were determined and results analyzed. At enrollment patients and controls completed the Revisited NEO Personality Inventory Five-Factor model (NEO-PI-R), the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale and the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS [Version 16.0]. The relative size of the effect was assessed based on standardized estimates of effect size (d). RESULTS: Patients with pSS, similarly to RA patients had higher scores of Neuroticism and lower scores of Extraversion and Openness for experience compared to HC. There was no significant differences between pSS group and HC in the depression. However, patients with pSS had higher anxiety in comparison to HC. CONCLUSIONS: We confirmed that pSS patients have psychological profiles and levels of anxiety different to healthy subjects. In our study, patients with pSS were emotionally unstable, introverted, and more anxious than healthy controls. Education and satisfaction with family relationships were significant predictors for psychological characteristics of patients, independently of clinical diagnosis. The better understanding of personality dimensions in patients with pSS may provide adequate help by professionals in overcoming adaptation problems which have been observed in these patients. See Full report on this study FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SJOGREN'S: List of Sjogren's Syndrome Symptoms Increased prevalence of Sjogren's syndrome in high level chromium soils Study suggests future way to treat chronic eye problems and lymphoma in Sjogren's Syndrome. How Sjogren's is diagnosed Dry eye found in over 85% of Sjogren’s patients
Living with Sjogren's Syndrome Symptoms. The high-maintenance life you live when you have Sjogren's Syndrome fatigue.
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