Sarah Schafer, MD
My Sjogren's Journey
It often surprises people that even MDs can experience dismissive treatment when their doctors do not understand their complex symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 45 min
Breast Cancer and Sjogren's - A Tale of Two Diseases
Sjogren's patients deserve the same level of knowledge, compassion, and coordinated care that breast cancer patients are offered.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Mar 295 min
Why is it so hard to get diagnosed?
Sjogren's diagnosis is often long delayed. Learn how to use the Sjogren's Foundation Diagnosis Handout to advocate for diagnosis.
2,727 views
Sarah Schafer, MD
Dec 17, 20234 min
Sjogren's and Inflammation - Part I
Sjogren's is a systemic inflammatory disease, even if CRP and ESR are normal. Learn how cytokines may impact fatigue.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Oct 28, 20235 min
Communicating With Family and Friends About Sjogren’s
This blog post provides tools for talking to friends and family, and for countering misunderstanding and dismissive comments.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Aug 20, 20236 min
SSA and Sjogren's
A negative SSA doe not rule out Sjogren's. There is no one test for diagnosing Sjogren's.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 10, 20236 min
Gastrointestinal (GI) Manifestations
Sjogren's often impacts the gastrointestinal tract. Many symptoms are neurologically based but mistaken for IBS.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 11, 20233 min
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is no longer considered rare in Sjogren's. Early detection and treatment are critical to improving outcomes.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Feb 8, 20233 min
Signs, symptoms, and manifestations
Understanding manifestations, signs, and symptoms will help you talk with your doctors about Sjogren’s care that goes beyond sicca.
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