Sarah Schafer, MD
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Clinicians who believe the" nuisance sicca disease" myth are being led astray by outdated assumptions about the disease.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
- 3 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.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Nov 22, 2021
- 1 min
Immune system videos
Links to brief animated videos that demonstrate basic immune system concepts.
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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.
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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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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Spotlight on rheumatology education- You can make a difference
Rheumatologists have few opportunities to stay abreast of Sjogren’s knowledge. Sjogren’s is neglected at every level of medical education....
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Sep 18, 2021
- 5 min
Do you have antibodies?
Everyone with Sjogren's, including seronegative patients, should be routinely monitored for systemic manifestations of the disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
Sjogren's symptoms can look like fibromyalgia
Once Sjogren's is diagnosed, the fibromyalgia label should be dropped.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
So what is Sjogren's, really?
Sjogren's is called autoimmune, but it is not that simple. It is a complex, systemic immune-mediated disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Apr 23, 2021
- 3 min
Lost or Confused? Tips for reading Sjogren’s Advocate
Sjogren's Advocate has many new terms and concepts for lay readers. This post explains how to read and understand the information.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Feb 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sjogren's is Sjogren's; it is not secondary to any other disease you may have.
The term "secondary Sjogren's" is inaccurate and misleading. Sjogren's is Sjogren's, alone or with another disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Jan 24, 2021
- 4 min
Exercise helps Sjogren's- here's how to do it safely
Developing an exercise program is one of the best ways to reduce Sjogren’s inflammation, improve overall health, and manage symptoms.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Working with rheumatologists
Printable handouts for rheumatologists.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Oct 28, 2020
- 5 min
What you should know about Sjogren's lung disease- (rev. 05-11-2023)
Research shows that lung (pulmonary) disease impacts more than half of people with Sjogren's (102). Because many doctors do not know that...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
What is good Sjogren’s care?
Does your rheumatologist Listen to your lungs during routine clinic visits? Order tests for blood cell counts, liver function, and kidney...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
- Sep 28, 2020
- 3 min
Getting real about better care
Getting real about better care: Systemic features can be found in almost every patient, yet it is hard to get comprehensive care.
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