This disease process affecting the oral cavity and other organs in the body places a significant burden on overall management of systemic autoimmune disease. Dry mouth (xerostomia) due to a systemic disease pathology is a leading component of Sjögren’s diseasea and occurs b,cfrequently in patients with lupus, RA,d and scleroderma,e leading to
lung disease Arthritis, muscle pain Abnormal liver function tests, chronic active autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis Vaginal dryness, vulvodynia Neurological problems, concentration/ memory-loss (brain fog) Dry nose, recurrent sinusitis, nose bleeds Dry mouth, mouth sores, dental decay; difficulty with taste and dentures
Faces of Sjogren's: Jennifer's Story - Sjögren’s Foundation
Faces of Sjogren's: Jennifer's Story . When I was diagnosed with Sjögren's, my first thought was... “No way. I don’t feel that sick.” After several treatments for “sinus infections” over the span of a few years, my doctor decided to refer me to an Ear Nose & Throat specialist.
World Sjögren's Day Month Media Kit - Sjögren’s Foundation
Sjögren's is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Along with symptoms of extensive dryness, other serious complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies and lymphomas. Click here to learn more.
Sjögren’s information about the most common symptoms of the disease, as well as manifestations patients should be aware of to protect their health. We will close our conference with a look at Sjögren’s research and how it could help transform future treatment. Register online at www.sjogrens.org
Connect with the SSF
Help us connect with your dentist! We need your help! As you’re probably aware, the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation is hard at work developing Clinical Practice Guidelines in Sjögren’s. T
Faces of Sjogren's: Beverly
Faces of Sjogren's: Beverly's Journey . When I was diagnosed with Sjögren's, my first thought was… "I remember seeing that disease in nursing school a long time ago." I didn’t remember much about it other than the unusual spelling. The diagnosis came in the summer of 2008. I had been experiencing dry eyes and dry mouth since approximately ...
Faces of Sjogren's: Nancy
Education is the key to identifying this disease early and getting the needed treatment. I had one doctor tell me I was crazy and needed to see a psychologist but it was the hodgepodge of illnesses and symptoms associated with Sjögren’s.
the earliest stage of their disease. New diagnostic criteria and guidelines are required for pediatric patients. Finally, long-term follow-up of pediatric patients will provide a great deal of information about Sjögren’s. n References 1. Tomiita M et al. The clinical features of Sjögren’s syndrome in Japanese children.
April Awareness Month Media Kit - Sjögren’s Foundation
Sjögren's is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Along with symptoms of extensive dryness, other serious complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies and lymphomas. Learn more. #ThisSjögren's