Symptom Management, Eunice
'For as long as I can remember, I have dealt with chronic fatigue, pain, and systemic dryness but always felt these were just “normal” day-to-day feelings. In the last year, my symptoms had gotten much worse and began to affect my daily activities, including exercising, socializing with friends, and even work.
Thankfully, my PCP was able to run multiple labs and tests on me and found that I was positive for an autoimmune disease and recommended I seek further assessments by a rheumatologist and optometrist, who both confirmed my Sjogren’s disease. I am eternally grateful for the providers I had who listened to me, and helped to pursue the answers I had been longing for. Had it not been for the wonderful care of my providers, I would have continued to minimize and invalidate these real and physiological symptoms.'
Share Your Story
Each Patient-to-Patient story discusses a specific symptom or aspect of living with Sjögren’s. They are a unique look into how individuals manage their disease.
These stories will be shared once a month for patients to share directly how they are effectively coping with the disease and offer advice for others.
*All stories come from the patient's voice. The listing of any products does not constitute as an endorsement of those products. We strongly advise that you consult with your physician, dentist and/or pharmacist regarding your treatment plan and finding what is right for you.
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