Sjogren's is Systemic - published 03.02.2025

Most doctors and patients know that Sjogren’s causes dry eyes and dry mouth. 

 

But it’s important to understand that Sjogren's is never just about dryness.  Sjogren's can affect almost any part of the body, not just the moisture-producing glands. These other problems, caused directly by Sjogren’s disease and that are beyond dryness, are called “systemic manifestations”.

 

Finding and treating these systemic manifestations of Sjogren’s early can help slow the progression of the disease, make you feel better, and in some cases, even save your life. 

 

If your doctor believes Sjogren's is mainly dry eyes and mouth, they're likely to miss serious systemic manifestations.