Sarah Schafer, MD
Iron Deficiency and Sjogren’s
Fatigue, cognitive problems, and exercise intolerance may be caused by Sjogren’s, but they could also be indicators of iron deficiency.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 10, 20236 min read
Gastrointestinal (GI) Manifestations
Sjogren's often impacts the gastrointestinal tract. Many symptoms are neurologically based but mistaken for IBS.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 18, 20234 min read
Celiac disease, gluten, and your health
Celiac disease is common in Sjogren's patients. Every Sjogren's patient should be screened for celiac disease, regardless of symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 11, 20233 min read
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is no longer considered rare in Sjogren's. Early detection and treatment are critical to improving outcomes.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Lifestyle support
Lifestyle changes help many Sjogren's patients feel better. Learn about credible sources of information here.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Dec 12, 20224 min read
My POTS diagnosis: worth the struggle
Learn how self-advocacy helped me get diagnosed and treated for POTS, an autonomic disorder.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Sjogren's and heart health
Sjogren's patients are at increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases. Much can be done to reduce that risk.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Oct 6, 20224 min read
Choosing skincare for health
What you put on your skin is as important as what you eat and breathe, especially with dry skin that comes with Sjogren's.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Sep 14, 20224 min read
Sjogren's and the sun
Learn why sun protection is important for Sjogren's patients.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jan 3, 20223 min read
Why doesn't my doctor understand Sjogren's?
Clinicians who believe the" nuisance sicca disease" myth are being led astray by outdated assumptions about the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Sep 18, 20215 min read
Do you have antibodies?
Everyone with Sjogren's, including seronegative patients, should be routinely monitored for systemic manifestations of the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Sjogren's is Sjogren's; it is not secondary to any other disease you may have.
The term "secondary Sjogren's" is inaccurate and misleading. Sjogren's is Sjogren's, alone or with another disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jan 24, 20214 min read
Exercise helps Sjogren's- here's how to do it safely
Developing an exercise program is one of the best ways to reduce Sjogren’s inflammation, improve overall health, and manage symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Oct 6, 20204 min read
What is good Sjogren’s care?
Does your rheumatologist Listen to your lungs during routine clinic visits? Order tests for blood cell counts, liver function, and kidney...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Four pillars that support clinical practice
How do clinicians learn to treat diseases? They rely on these four pillars: 1. Clinical research. This includes studies that look at...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jul 8, 20204 min read
HCQ III - practical considerations. Updated 11-18-2022
1. Discuss HCQ (hydroxychloroquine) use with your rheumatologist. Rheumatologists vary when it comes to using HCQ for Sjogren’s. It can...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 24, 20206 min read
HCQ II - why treat Sjogren's? (updated 09-11-2023)
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, aka “Plaquenil”) is the primary systemic medication used to treat Sjogren’s. Rheumatologists vary greatly when...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 16, 20202 min read
HCQ I - how the shortage highlights Sjogren's neglect
HCQ = hydroxychloroquine, brand name "Plaquenil" During the peak of the recent HCQ shortage, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Dec 26, 20191 min read
How dry are your eyes?
It is actually more accurate to say “How dry and inflamed are your eyes?” Find out why this is. Watch this wonderful, practical,...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jul 3, 20194 min read
Setting the stage for rheumatology care
This blog post is designed to “set the stage” for working with rheumatologists. Understanding how the health care system impacts...
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