In September of 2023, I was diagnosed with Sjögren's Syndrome. I had not only never heard of Sjögren's, I had no idea what I was in for. 

Sjögren's is labeled as the "Dry eye disease". Wikipedia says that if you're going to have an autoimmune disease, this is the one to have. They go on to say that's its "easily managed". Sure it is. The reason its easily managed is because the only treatments are over the counter. Why is that? Because there isn't enough research done on it each year.

Sure, Sjögren's is a dry eye disease. Its also dry mouth, dry nose, dry mucous membranes in general. But it also causes fatigue, muscle and joint pain, lung issues, brain fog, and can also lead to other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus. People with SS also have an increased chance of developing lymphoma. I've met many people through social media with SS, and its hard to find two people with all the same symptoms. Not only to other people, but even in one's own day to day symptoms. Trust me, if you had to have an autoimmune disease, I do not recommend this one.

In the 40 years that the Sjögren's Foundation has been working, a lot has been done to learn more about SS. But there is so much more. Please join me in my efforts to support the Sjögren's Foundation!

 
Together we can make a difference and impact the future of Sjögren's!

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