Sarah Schafer, MD
Manifestations vs. Comorbidities
Learn about the difference between Sjogren's manifestations and comorbidities, and why they are both important to address.
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Exploring Sjogren's Videos, Sjogren's Foundation
Highly recommended. Videos one and two of the Season One series are a must see for newly diagnosed patients and their friends and family.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Lifestyle support
Lifestyle changes help many Sjogren's patients feel better. Learn about credible sources of information here.
1,273 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
My POTS diagnosis: worth the struggle
Learn how self-advocacy helped me get diagnosed and treated for POTS, an autonomic disorder.
1,550 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Sjogren's and heart health
Sjogren's patients are at increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases. Much can be done to reduce that risk.
2,431 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Choosing skincare for health
What you put on your skin is as important as what you eat and breathe, especially with dry skin that comes with Sjogren's.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Sep 24, 2022
- 4 min
Sjogren's, skin health, and cosmetics
What you put on your skin, frequently ends up in your body. Learn about how skincare products can impact your health.
2,147 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
Sjogren's and the sun
Learn why sun protection is important for Sjogren's patients.
1,483 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Aug 5, 2022
- 4 min
All in your head?
Many people with Sjogren's are told they have functional disorders, when their symptoms are direct, physical Sjogren's manifestations.
2,704 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jul 2, 2022
- 3 min
Part 4: Is it POTS? Debunking myths
POTS and other autonomic disorders are not caused by anxiety or deconditioning. Learn how to counter myths about Sjogren's and dysautonomia.
1,318 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jun 18, 2022
- 3 min
Part 3: Is it POTS? POTS vs. OH
Is it POTS or orthostatic hypotension (OH)? Learn how to tell the difference.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
Part 2: Is it POTS? Autonomic mimics
POTS is a common cause of standing intolerance in Sjogren's. It is important to rule out mimics including other autonomic disorders.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
PART 1: Is it POTS? Mimics
POTS is a common neurological feature of Sjogren's. It is important to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
Diet and Sjogren's
Learn how a healthy diet can help Sjogren's. Find links to credible resources for nutrition information.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Apr 14, 2022
- 4 min
The Backstory. Why the Sjogren's Is More Than "Just Sicca" handout is key
The Sjogren's is Never "Just Sicca" handout will you work with clinicians who are unfamiliar with the systemic aspects of the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jan 3, 2022
- 3 min
Why doesn't my doctor understand Sjogren's?
Clinicians who believe the" nuisance sicca disease" myth are being led astray by outdated assumptions about the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Dec 8, 2021
- 4 min
Countering misinformation - MYTH # 1 Sjogren's is mostly dryness, not systemic.
The most important thing for clinicians to know about Sjogren's is that it is a serious systemic disease.
2,261 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Immune system videos
Links to brief animated videos that demonstrate basic immune system concepts.
1,387 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Sjogren's Advocate pages are not handouts
Learn how to choose handouts that work well for clinician education, and why you can trust the information on Sjogren's Advocate.
1,475 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
- Nov 11, 2021
- 5 min
How patients experience Sjogren's
Patients often a hard time finding doctors who understand Sjogren's and take it seriously.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Oct 9, 2021
- 2 min
The new ICD-10 codes: a low-key way to educate clinicians
The new ICD-10 codes for Sjogren's offer an easy, low-key want to educate clinicians about the systemic nature of the disease.
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