When Sjogren’s disease is more than eye dryness

Think Sjogren's disease is just about dry eyes? Think again. Learn how this systemic autoimmune condition can impact your entire body and what you can do to get comprehensive care. 💻 https://connectedrheumatology.com/ Visit the Connected Rheumatology website and get your Appointment Home Run Handbook, the guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all! 🎥 watch more: A Rheumatologist Explains: Sjogren’s Syndrome -    • A Rheumatologist Explains: Sjogren's Syndrome   Simple Steps to help your Autoimmune Dry eye -    • Simple steps to help your Autoimmune Dry Eye   A Rheumatologist explains - what are complements? -    • A Rheumatologist explains: What are comple...   💡Video Key Takeaways ✔️ Often seen as just dry eyes and mouth, Sjogren’s Disease is a systemic autoimmune disease, primarily affecting peri- or postmenopausal women but can impact anyone. ✔️ Diagnosis relies heavily on anti-SSA/Ro and anti-SSB/La auto-antibodies and biopsies, though these are not always reliable. Salivary gland ultrasound is emerging as a potential diagnostic tool. ✔️ Sjogren’s can cause joint pain, muscle pain, skin rashes, nervous system issues, blood abnormalities, and increased lymphoma risk, affecting almost every system in the body. ✔️Initial blood tests can indicate the presence of other autoimmune diseases and the activity level of the immune system, helping to predict the severity of Sjogren’s. ⏱️Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Sjogren’s 101 3:28 Symptoms beyond dry eye 4:06 The Joints 4:23 Muscle pain 4:33 Skin Symptoms 4:40 Nervous System Symptoms 5:08 Blood level changes 6:43 How to approach your Sjogren’s 8:33 Convo Starters (Qs for you and your Doc) 📖 References: Nocturne, G. and Mariette, X. (2023), Expert Perspective: Challenges in Sjögren's Disease. Arthritis Rheumatol, 75: 2078-2087. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.42612 **Please note - we do not provide medical advice, opinions or diagnosis via email, phone or social media messaging. 👩🏻‍⚕️ About me: Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 18 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor. * The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.*