Jennalee 35 (Diagnosed age not provided)
Please finish the following sentence: "Sjögren's has taught me...":
To show compassion to those who have autoimmune diseases. It’s easier to show compassion to those we see physically hurt, but those who struggle healthwise internally need the same love and compassion.
What are your most difficult symptoms?:
Fatigue
How has Sjögren's impacted your life (either physically, emotionally, financially)?:
Sjögrens has impacted me the most physically as the fatigue is so overwhelming. Some days I just want to lay in bed and sleep.
How do you effectively cope with the complexity of symptoms?:
I have a supporting husband who realizes when I’m going through a flare and reminds me to take my medications. Also, I love to run which helps my mood.
What do you wish people knew about your Sjögren’s?:
I say this every year, and I’ll say it again. Sjögrens in pregnancy! A lot more monitoring, appointments.
How do you incorporate self-care with managing Sjögren's?:
Listening to my body and knowing when I may need to take it easy.
What’s your best Sjögren’s tip?:
Educate yourself and others.
Jennalee 35 (Diagnosed age not provided)
Please finish the following sentence: "Sjögren's has taught me...":
To show compassion to those who have autoimmune diseases. It’s easier to show compassion to those we see physically hurt, but those who struggle healthwise internally need the same love and compassion.
What are your most difficult symptoms?:
Fatigue
How has Sjögren's impacted your life (either physically, emotionally, financially)?:
Sjögrens has impacted me the most physically as the fatigue is so overwhelming. Some days I just want to lay in bed and sleep.
How do you effectively cope with the complexity of symptoms?:
I have a supporting husband who realizes when I’m going through a flare and reminds me to take my medications. Also, I love to run which helps my mood.
What do you wish people knew about your Sjögren’s?:
I say this every year, and I’ll say it again. Sjögrens in pregnancy! A lot more monitoring, appointments.
How do you incorporate self-care with managing Sjögren's?:
Listening to my body and knowing when I may need to take it easy.
What’s your best Sjögren’s tip?:
Educate yourself and others.