Sjogren’s Syndrome
Understanding the disease and how I’ve learned to fight back
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Sjogren’s (SHOW-grins) Syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms: dry eyes and a dry mouth.
The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Although you can develop Sjogren’s Syndrome at any age, most people are older than 40 at the time of diagnosis. The condition is much more common in women.
Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. But what the medical textbooks don’t tell you is how devastating the fatigue can be, or how the inflammation can spread throughout your entire body.
My Struggles with Sjogren’s
Known as a crippling disease for older and younger people alike, I’ve dedicated my life to health and fitness to prove that anything is possible.
I haven’t had a flare up to a severe level in a long time due to my strong dedication to fitness, nutrition, and overall life well-being. But it wasn’t always this way.
Years ago, I attended a Sjogren’s support group. Of the five people present, including myself, everyone was in a wheelchair or using a cane. From that moment, I decided this would not be my destiny.
If I can do it, so can you.
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