7 Sjögren's Neurological Symptoms Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & POTS

If you've been told your symptoms might be MS, POTS, or fibromyalgia — but Sjögren's disease was never part of that conversation — this video is for you. Here are 7 neurological symptoms of Sjögren's that the brand-new 2025 clinical practice guidelines say should trigger a workup, many of which get mistaken for other conditions for years before the right diagnosis is made. Free Lab Conversation Guide: https://immuneconfidentinstitute.com/... IC Indicator Quiz (free, 2 min): https://immuneconfidentinstitute.com/... Medical Appointment Workbook (free): https://www.drkarawada.com/med-workbo... Dr. Kara Wada — quadruple board-certified allergist, immunologist, and lifestyle medicine physician who also lives with Sjögren's disease and dysautonomia — walks through what the research actually shows, including: Why neurologic symptoms come first in 64% of patients in one CNS cohort study Why Sjögren's-related nerve damage often doesn't follow the typical "stocking glove" pattern How autonomic dysfunction (POTS, dizziness, GI issues, temperature regulation) connects back to Sjögren's Why Sjögren's is so often misdiagnosed as MS before the correct diagnosis is made Why the average diagnostic delay stretches to 15 years when neurologic symptoms come first The 7 neurological symptoms to bring to your next appointment: 1. Burning pain, tingling, or numbness that doesn't follow the typical hand-and-foot pattern 2. Facial numbness or tingling 3. Balance problems not explained by inner ear issues 4. Dizziness or a racing heart when you stand up (orthostatic intolerance) 5. Brain fog or memory issues that feel disproportionate to your age 6. Unexplained headaches, especially migraines without aura 7. Numbness or burning that's worse on one side of the body READY TO WORK WITH DR. KARA DIRECTLY? If you're ready to work with someone who looks at the whole terrain, not just one piece, Dr. Kara offers telehealth appointments in WI, AL, OH, MO, TX, KY, WA, GA, IL, PA, FL, WV, CO, MD, IN, UT, MI, TN, NV, NJ, MT, NC, LA, ID, CT, or AZ. New patient care: https://www.drkarawada.com/new-patien... State not listed? Join the waitlist: https://www.drkarawada.com/waitlist JOIN THE 5TH ANNUAL SJOGREN'S SUMMIT, Registration Now Open Stronger With Sjögren's: Thriving in the New Era of Treatment & Self-Management Join Dr. Kara Wada and world-class experts this July for the only free virtual patient education event focused entirely on Sjögren's disease. Free to attend live. Register now: https://www.sjogrenssummit.com/register FREE RESOURCES Lab Conversation Guide (free PDF): https://immuneconfidentinstitute.com/... IC Indicator Quiz (free, 2 min): https://immuneconfidentinstitute.com/... Medical Appointment Workbook (free): https://www.drkarawada.com/med-workbo... IMMUNE CONFIDENT RESOURCES Precision Allergy Shots (ILIT): https://www.drkarawada.com/immunotherapy JOIN THE COMMUNITY Becoming Immune Confident Community (FB):   / crunchyallergist   Success with Sjogren's Sisterhood (FB):   / successwithsjogrens   STAY CONNECTED Podcast: https://www.drkarawada.com/podcast Blog: https://www.drkarawada.com/blog Dr. Kara's Favorites: https://www.drkarawada.com/store WATCH NEXT (Previous Videos) Sjögren's Disease Explained:    / @drkarawada   MCAS & Histamine Deep Dives:    / @drkarawada   Allergy & Immune Health:    / @drkarawada   SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn:   / karawadamd   Instagram:   / drkarawada   Podcast IG:   / becomingimmuneconfident   Facebook:   / karawadamd   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@immuneconfid... TikTok:   / immuneconfidentmd   01:23 Sjögren's Nervous System Involvement Statistics 02:14 How Sjögren's Damages Sensory Nerves 03:19 Sjögren's Dysautonomia and POTS Connection 04:12 Sjögren's Brain Fog and Cognitive Symptoms 05:02 7 Neurological Symptoms of Sjögren's to Know 05:26 Symptom 1: Burning Pain, Tingling, or Numbness 05:43 Symptom 2: Facial Numbness or Tingling 06:05 Symptom 3: Sensory Ataxia or Balance Problems 06:24 Symptom 4: Orthostatic Intolerance 07:15 Symptom 5: Cognitive Dysfunction 07:39 Symptom 6: Unexplained Headache / Migraines 08:14 Symptom 7: Asymmetric Sensory Loss 08:34 Why Sjögren's Gets Misdiagnosed as MS 10:16 5th Virtual Sjögren's Summit Registration 10:51 3 Things to Do Before Your Next Appointment