SJOGREN'S ADVOCATE

Learn about the difference between Sjogren's manifestations and comorbidities, and why they are both important to address.

Lifestyle changes help many Sjogren's patients feel better. Learn about credible sources of information here.

Learn how self-advocacy helped me get diagnosed and treated for POTS, an autonomic disorder.

Sjogren's patients are at increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases. Much can be done to reduce that risk.

What you put on your skin is as important as what you eat and breathe, especially with dry skin that comes with Sjogren's.

What you put on your skin, frequently ends up in your body. Learn about how skincare products can impact your health.

Learn why sun protection is important for Sjogren's patients.

Many people with Sjogren's are told they have functional disorders, when their symptoms are direct, physical Sjogren's manifestations.

POTS and other autonomic disorders are not caused by anxiety or deconditioning. Learn how to counter myths about Sjogren's and dysautonomia.

Is it POTS or orthostatic hypotension (OH)? Learn how to tell the difference.

POTS is a common cause of standing intolerance in Sjogren's. It is important to rule out mimics including other autonomic disorders.

POTS is a common neurological feature of Sjogren's. It is important to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.

Learn how a healthy diet can help Sjogren's. Find links to credible resources for nutrition information.

The Sjogren's is Never "Just Sicca" handout will you work with clinicians who are unfamiliar with the systemic aspects of the disease.

Clinicians who believe the" nuisance sicca disease" myth are being led astray by outdated assumptions about the disease.

The most important thing for clinicians to know about Sjogren's is that it is a serious systemic disease.

Links to brief animated videos that demonstrate basic immune system concepts.

Learn how to choose handouts that work well for clinician education, and why you can trust the information on Sjogren's Advocate.

Patients often a hard time finding doctors who understand Sjogren's and take it seriously.

The new ICD-10 codes for Sjogren's offer an easy, low-key want to educate clinicians about the systemic nature of the disease.