Sarah Schafer, MD
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 24, 20224 min read
Sjogren's, skin health, and cosmetics
What you put on your skin, frequently ends up in your body. Learn about how skincare products can impact your health.
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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
Aug 5, 20226 min read
All in Your Head?
Many people with Sjogren's are told they have functional disorders, when their symptoms are direct, physical Sjogren's manifestations.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jul 2, 20223 min read
Part 4: Is it POTS? Debunking myths
POTS and other autonomic disorders are not caused by anxiety or deconditioning. Learn how to counter myths about Sjogren's and dysautonomia.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 18, 20224 min read
Part 3: Is it POTS? POTS vs. OH
Is it POTS or orthostatic hypotension (OH)? Learn how to tell the difference.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 12, 20224 min read
Part 2: Is it POTS? Autonomic mimics
POTS is a common cause of standing intolerance in Sjogren's. It is important to rule out mimics including other autonomic disorders.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 12, 20222 min read
PART 1: Is it POTS? Mimics
POTS is a common neurological feature of Sjogren's. It is important to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 30, 20222 min read
Diet and Sjogren's
Learn how a healthy diet can help Sjogren's. Find links to credible resources for nutrition information.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Apr 14, 20224 min read
The Backstory. Why the Sjogren's Is More Than "Just Sicca" handout is key
The Sjogren's is Never "Just Sicca" handout will you work with clinicians who are unfamiliar with the systemic aspects of the disease.
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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
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Countering the Sjogren's = Sicca Myth
The most important thing for clinicians to know about Sjogren's is that it is a serious systemic disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Nov 22, 20211 min read
Immune system videos
Links to brief animated videos that demonstrate basic immune system concepts.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Sjogren's Advocate pages are not handouts
Learn how to choose handouts that work well for clinician education, and why you can trust the information on Sjogren's Advocate.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Nov 11, 20215 min read
How patients experience Sjogren's
Patients often a hard time finding doctors who understand Sjogren's and take it seriously.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Oct 9, 20212 min read
The new ICD-10 codes: a low-key way to educate clinicians
The new ICD-10 codes for Sjogren's offer an easy, low-key want to educate clinicians about the systemic nature of the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Spotlight on rheumatology education- You can make a difference
Rheumatologists have few opportunities to stay abreast of Sjogren’s knowledge. Sjogren’s is neglected at every level of medical education....
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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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