Piecing Together the Puzzle of Sjogren's with Kara Wada, MD

Are you ready to become immune confident and learn about the systemic nature of Sjogren's? Join us in this week's episode of the Sjogren's and Spoonie Support Podcast, as we take you back to the 2nd Annual Virtual Sjogren's Summit with Dr. Kara Wada. In this episode, Dr. Wada shares her personal experience of being a Sjogren's patient, from the early symptoms she experienced during college to her final diagnosis, and how she has learned to become immune confident through her journey. She discusses the importance of building bridges between healthcare professionals and Sjogren's patients and how this summit aims to achieve that through learning about the systemic nature of Sjogren's and the latest approaches to treatment. Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn more about Sjogren's and the journey to becoming immune confident. Also, if you missed the Virtual Sjogren's Summit, you can still purchase access to the replays and join the community of Sjogren's patients and healthcare professionals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect. BUY YOUR ACCESS HERE → https://www.drkarawada.com/offers/ffT... EPISODE IN A GLANCE 00:00 Piecing Together the Puzzle of Sjogren's 02:26 The First Piece: College and Digestive Agony 03:55 The Second Piece: Medical School and Crushing Chest Pain 04:59 The Third Piece: Intern Year and Physical and Emotional Pain 06:38 The Fourth Piece: OB-GYN and Symptoms Adding Up 08:07 The Final Piece: Sjogren's Diagnosis and Liver Biopsy 11:48 Advocating for Oneself in Healthcare 13:47 The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships Between Patients and healthcare professionals 16:11 The 2nd Virtual Sjogren's Summit Agenda ABOUT DR KARA WADA Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal. CONNECT WITH DR WADA Website → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn →   / karawadamd   Instagram →   / immuneconfident   Instagram →   / becomingimmuneconfident   Facebook →   / karawadamd   Twitter →   / crunchyallergy   TikTok →   / crunchyallergist   SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get my weekly dose of naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health. THE BELONG COMMUNITY → https://www.antiinflammatorycollectiv... If you are looking for more ways to work on reducing your pain and support in having that anti-inflammatory lifestyle, Belong is the right place for you.