10 Vital Signs of Sjogren's Syndrome You Can't Ignore

Unlock the secrets to spotting Sjogren's Syndrome!

Chapters

0.00 Introduction
01:01 Patient story with Sjogren's Disease
03:03 What are the 10 signs of Sjogren's Syndrome
03:32 Dryness of the eyes, mouth and skin and vaginal dryness
04:28 Muscle and Joint pain
05:20 Lung disease interstitial lung disease
06:28 Neurological signs
07.06 Heart Disease
07:26 Gastrointerstinal symptoms
08:01 Kidney disease
08:31 Depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia
08:59 Blood disorder anemia, low white blood cells, hypoglobulinemmia
09:59 Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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[SundayzCrows]

It’s a debilitating autoimmune disease. So glad this disease is getting recognised.

[moradaforever]

I'm SO angry with my rheumatologist right now!! I was given an antibody test recommended by the Mayo clinic and I tested positive for Sjogren antibodies yet he REFUSES to acknowledge the results. Instead he diagnosed me with Polymyositis. Meanwhile, I've been running to a GI specialist, neurologist, OB/GYN, optometrist, hematologist, and even a psychiatrist for all of these symptoms only because my doctor won't believe the results. This is why he asked for the consult with the clinic in the first place, he couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Even my fibromyalgia, anemia, and depression is because of Sjogren's ??!!!? 😫 ALL I can do is cry right now yet I'm extremely grateful to finally stumble across this video. I'm dealing with kidney dysfunction now and was just talking with my husband about dialysis options . This disease has robbed me of so much that I was feeling defeated. Now, that I know the truth I'll find a doctor who actually will help instead of allowing me to suffer like this

[selahr.]

It’s sad how many doctors still think Sjogren’s is “just dry eyes and dry mouth” and don’t know or warn their patients about all these other symptoms/complications.

[SandraBonney]

I have a lot of these symptoms (for years) and when i mention sjogrens to my doctor I'm just treated like a hypochondriac

[AspenCreekLarkspur]

I was very lucky. My dad diagnosed me with Sjogren’s when I was in my twenties. Since I’d already moved away, though, he wasn’t my regular doctor. Since he passed away five years ago, I sure miss being able to call him up with questions. My pain levels have gone way down, by the way, with a carnivore diet.

[shellbellhealing]

From my experience trauma plays a big role in this as well as gene mutations, vitamin mineral deficiencies and diet. Treat these 4 factors plus incresse gluathione production to cleanse the liver and it becomes much more manageable.

All ot these areas of the body are affected by poor methalation. Some meds are actually very dangerous for this like birth control or methotrexate and folic acid cuts off the ability to absorb folate and b12. Often the treatments make auto immune much worse because we are sensitive to everything that the body percieves as foreign.

Battling auto immunity is so so disabiling. I pray for everyone struggling ❤❤❤

[christineshields]

Thank you for highlighting the serious systemic issues associated with Sjogren's. I was diagnosed in 2020 after developing symptoms consistent with a viral infection. When the symptoms persisted, my PCP referred me to a rheumatologist as it was suspected that I had an autoimmune condition. I was 62 at the time and considered to be quite healthy before Sjogren's. Since then, I've developed inflammatory arthritis, muscle pain, touch sensitivity, neuropathy, arrythmias, and hypertension in addition to all the dryness issues. Most notably I was diagnosed with PAH in 2022. Although I've been blessed with a wonderful team of physicians, there are too many physicians that know very little about Sjogren's systemic effects. As a patient, it is important to educate yourself about Sjogren's, report all symptoms even if they seem insignificant, and advocate for yourself.

[stlounsbury]

I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2017, and Sjögren’s in 2023. I think people should have autoimmune panel run more often than not, in order to get medication and avoid decades of excessive suffering. Thank you for your thorough coverage of this medical condition.

[AnilKumar-dkby]

I accidentally came across your channel. You are too good as you stick to the fact without beating around the bush or giving unnecessary lengthy explanations. You speak short, concise and straight to the point. Hats off to you.

[solromero]

I was diagnosed Sjogren's Syndrome in 2023. This channel it's very helpful, thank you.

[phoenixphoenix]

I can literally weep because she is the first doctor who is an expert on this debilitating disease. Thank you a million times over. Thank you for bringing attention to this disease that a lot of professionals and non professionals never even heard of.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[loznprp]

Wow i thought you were describing ME specifically! Its so good to feel like I'm not crazy! Now, to actually get a doctor to believe me!

[mtntm]

As a long time Sjogren’s and SLE patient, I find this video absolutely the most informative and comprehensive on Sjogren’s disease and I appreciate your thoroughness. I knew Sjogren’s was so much more than dry eyes and dry mouth, but there are still things I learned from this video. I’m looking forward to checking out your library, there’s clearly much more I can learn. Thank you.

[idachau]

My friend has been diagnosed with this. She had symptoms for years and finally they have told her what it is..

[TheresePope]

Thank you, Dr. Girnita. This was one of best rheumatology-focused videos about the overview of Sjogren's. Your video was shared in my online Sjogren's support group and plan to watch more of your videos. I was dx'd in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. My worst symptoms were GI and GERD. Right now, I have been experiencing shortness of breath due to exertion and have undergone extensive pulm and cardiac testing. Like the patient you discussed, all my symptoms over the years were blow off as perimenopausal and had dry eyes for 10 years. I was diagnosed a few days before my 48th birthday. I have lost count of how many specialists I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and enphasizing that Sjogren's is a disease and not a syndrome. We need more informed and educated rheumatologists out there like you who dont dismiss this disease as a nuisance "sicca" diseases!

[bkm]

Really appreciate what you have shared about sjogrens, I may have it and it began 30 years ago, but I became so beat up by doctors because my symptoms were all over. I did have all kinds of blood test, my thyroid crashed with hashimotos, I had sicca syndrome, my eyes are so incredibly dry, vision really blurred, all kinds of cavities and root canals, with some strange bony like growths on my gum line. In the beginning I ran a low grade fever 99 to 101 daily for several years, I became peri menapausal at 36 and stopped having periods all together at 40. I used to walk to work every day for 7 yrs. without any problems, but once this began I started to lose feeling in my feet, developed significant shin splints and shut muscles down in my legs, I had to stop walking. Also developed COPD, a hiatal hernia (food was constantly getting stuck in my throat, which is really painful). Muscles and tendons are a mess, I keep getting horrible spasms even around my midsection, Charly horses in my calves and hamstrings, hands etc. I had chronic anemia, my brain feels horrible with all kinds of migraines, heavy fog and a floating like sensation, ptosis, eye bleeds where a vein pops and a sac of blood forms, some form of arthritis, super dry skin, multiple chemical sensitivities. In the beginning a positive ANA 1-640, chirossis, and many other positive test, it's just been a nightmare. One important caveat, When I was about 30 I stupidly got breast implants because I was so small, a triple A on the Right and a double A on the left, it was less than a year after I slowly began to develop this nightmare list of symptoms. One was ruptured and they both burned my chest wall all the time so I had them removed and did not replace them hoping I would get better. I now have ptsd dealing with physicians so I gave up going, I'm 68 now it's certainly been a humbling experience but listening to your video I may get up the courage to try again. Thank you so much for addressing this issue.❤️👍

[belinda-janekent-brown]

From a continent away .Thank you for your informative talks.
Love it that you say " stay curious" for with chronic diffuse conditions it helps so much to find out as much as one can.

[macalaban]

Another beautiful vedios thank you dr.

[mddlvr]

This is me!!!! Just got thrown from 1 doc With pills to another. I was originally told I had lupus and RA. Severe pain couldn’t walk and debilitating fatigue (sleeping for days on end) not exaggerating. running low grade fevers. It was a 3 year nightmare! I wish I could find a Doctor like you in my area that actually listens and cares! I had a wonderful rheumatologist but she moved away.

[MardiesPlace]

Thank you much Dr. I truly believe I finally found an answer to my questions! May G-D continue to bless you and your work!