Sjögren’s Syndrome – 2 Years Later About two years ago, I was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease, where your body’s immune system attacks itself. The main symptoms are brain fog, fatigue, chronic cough, dry eyes, dry mouth, dental problems, dry skin, and painful joints. In my case, since I also… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome – 2 Years Later
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The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth As I’m sure you were able to deduce that this post is about teeth, not just any teeth, my teeth. I recently lost another tooth, and my tooth loss can be tied to some of the medication that I’m taking. Many autoimmune disorders have teeth… Continue reading The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis As if Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Costochondritis, aren’t enough (plus a little of Premature Ventricular Contractions for good measure), my over-achieving ass just had to contract (I’m sure contract is the right word, more like I was gifted) Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome (pronounces “SHOW-grins”) is another autoimmune disease, that is characterized by… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis
