10 Things I Wish I Knew On My Journey To A Sjogren’s Diagnosis
Welcome to The Sjogren's Roadmap Blog! If you're new here, we're thrilled to have you join us on this journey. Today, I want to share...
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heatherfoisy
- Jan 21, 2021
- 4 min
My Story: A Positive Spin Into 2021
Happy (belated) New Year! I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to the blog. I had intentions to be back two weeks ago. But my...
heatherfoisy
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
Living With A Disability Is Not A Vacation.
The last thing a person with any kind of disability needs is to be told what we can and can't do with a body that is working against them.
heatherfoisy
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Sjögren’s Society of Canada's Shout Out for Sjögren’s!
The Sjogren's Society of Canada just released their "See Me" wristbands as a fundraiser for the Shout Out For Sjogren's Campaign.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
Reading List November 2020
Each month I like to compile a list of interesting articles, blogs, and studies to read up on. If you have Sjogren's, Lupus check this out.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
7 Tips On Preparing For Your Rheumatologist Appointment
I wanted to put together a list of all the ways I help myself to prepare for meeting with my rhuemetologist.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
My Story: Headaches and Treatments That Have Helped
I've been told I have migraine headaches, tension headaches, TMJ headaches, new daily persistent headaches, and Lupus headaches.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
6 Tips on How to Manage Dry Mouth with Sjogren's (Without Prescription Medications)
Sjogren's is a complex, systemic disease, which means is can attack any part of the body. Sjogren's attacks the moisture glands in the body
heatherfoisy
- Oct 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Mighty - A Positive Social Support Site
The Mighty is a online support system that helps individuals dealing with any and all sorts of chronic illness.
heatherfoisy
- Oct 10, 2020
- 3 min
Chronic Illness Research, Have Your Voice Heard
Chronic Illness Research for Patients who want to have their voice heard.
heatherfoisy
- Sep 25, 2020
- 2 min
Sjögren’s Quarterly: A Professional Focused Publication on Sjögren’s
The Sjögren’s Foundation in America publishes a Quarterly Newsletter aimed at educating medical professionals about Sjögren’s.
heatherfoisy
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Help for Dental Hygiene and Sjogren's
Sjogren's is an inflammatory autoimmune disease and with Sjogren's the immune system attacks the salivary glands.
heatherfoisy
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
My Story: Neuropathy and Stairs
Read my story about how peripheral neuropathy changed my ability to catch a grip. Spoiler alert: I took a hard/fast tumble down the stairs.
heatherfoisy
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
My Story With Prednisone and Benlysta
Read my story with long term use prednisone. Prednisone is a medication that is not safe to stop immediately.
heatherfoisy
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Top Tips To Heal Dry Cracked Heals (Especially for Sjogren's Patients)
If you suffer from dry cracking heels as a result of Sjögren’s, read here about the top tips to help you manage it and start feeling better.
heatherfoisy
- Mar 16, 2020
- 3 min
How to Prepare in the Midst of Panic (with Coronavirus)
If you are living on planet earth, chances are you are tuned into the worldwide pandemic happening right now, coronavirus AKA COVID-19....
heatherfoisy
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
6 Tips for Sinus Pain Relief With Sjogren's
Sjogren's Disease can cause intense pressure in the sinus region due to the fact that the body doesn't produce the mucus to drain the fluid.
heatherfoisy
- Jan 9, 2020
- 4 min
7 Tips On How To Get A Sjogren's Diagnosis
Here is all the info you need to help prepare for your first rheumatologist appointment.
heatherfoisy
- Dec 12, 2019
- 4 min
My Story: Just Keep Swimming, Chronic Illness and a Family Outing
Read my story if you want to hear about my experience with a simple family outing when dealing with disability and illness.
heatherfoisy
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
My Story: Stop Asking Me "Are you Having Another Baby?"
When you have an autoimmune or invisible illness choosing to have children is a difficult decision. It is rude and intrusive to ask people
Medical Disclaimer
I am not a medical professional, all information found on this site is from my own experience and research. Always contact your medical and health care team before making any changes to your treatment plan.
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