• Skip to main navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Sjogren's Strong

Sjogren's Strong

Live a Healthy Active Life!

  • The Show
  • About Us
    • About Sjögren’s Syndrome
    • Resources
  • Don’t Miss Out!
  • Chronically Active
  • Skip to menu toggle button
  • Contact Us
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Facebook
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Twitter
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Instagram
  • Sjogren’s Strong on YouTube
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Tik Tok
  • Back to top ↑

Subscribe

  • Welcome
  • iTunes
  • Google Play
  • iHeart Radio
  • Spotify
  • Stitcher
  • Spreaker
  • SitchRadio
  • RSS
  • YouTube

Search the site

Category: 2020

What's Next for Sjogren's Strong

What’s Next for Sjogren’s Strong

Posted on: October 7, 2020 Last updated on: October 7, 2020 Written by: Brian
With this year’s “Walk for Sjogren’s” over, Lupe & Brian talk about the revival of the “Chronically Active” project started right before COVID hit.
Continue reading “What’s Next for Sjogren’s Strong”…
Walk With Us

Walk With Us

Posted on: September 30, 2020 Last updated on: October 7, 2020 Written by: Brian
Lupe and Brian talk about the upcoming LA area walk for Sjogren’s. Join them this Saturday, Oct. 3rd at Huntington Beach Pier and/or Carbon Canyon Regional Park.
Continue reading “Walk With Us”…
Help Yourself by Helping other Sjogi's

Help Yourself by Helping other Sjogi’s

Posted on: September 23, 2020 Last updated on: September 23, 2020 Written by: Brian
This episode of “Sjogren’s Strong”, A special “Live Broadcast” from Brian of Sjogren’s Strong. We need your help.
Continue reading “Help Yourself by Helping other Sjogi’s”…
What is and how do you use a PDR

PDR

Posted on: September 16, 2020 Last updated on: September 15, 2020 Written by: Brian
This week on Sjogren’s Strong Lupe & Brian talk about a PDR. What is it and how do they use it? Learn to ask your Doctor better questions
Continue reading “PDR”…
Lupe Live on Instagram

Lupe Live on Instagram

Posted on: September 9, 2020 Last updated on: September 8, 2020 Written by: Brian
Lupe was invited to be a Guest on the “Arthritis Dietitians” Instagram Live! Listen here or watch the video on IG.
Continue reading “Lupe Live on Instagram”…
Common Symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome

Common Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Posted on: September 2, 2020 Last updated on: September 2, 2020 Written by: Brian
Lupe & Brian review the survey conducted by the Sjogren’s Foundation and talk about each of these symptoms and how they affect life.
Continue reading “Common Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome”…
1 2 3 … 5 Next page »

Search the Site

Ads / Affiliates
Ads / Affiliates

Recent Episodes

I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE

Hey Sjogies! It's a HOT minute since you've heard from me and I'm here to fill you in! FYI…. FIREMAN are HOT… shhh… don't tell Brian I said that!
Continue reading “I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE”…

Hard to Swallow

Are you having a hard time swallowing? I've been having the hardest time lately, so I made an appointment with an ENT.
Continue reading “Hard to Swallow”…

Insurance and Meds

So it's been a while and I have missed You. We are going to catch up and talk about Insurance and Meds and the troubles I just experienced
Continue reading “Insurance and Meds”…

Keywords

Dr. DoctorDry EyesDoctorepisodetalkSjogren's Best FriendColombiaLorenaLivingAndreapharmacyhostdry mouthmoisynprisynaEssential oilsSandersDianedetectiveRheumatologist

Advertisements

Fitness for those with Chronic Pain

Search the site

Recent Episodes

13 Jun

I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE

Hey Sjogies! It's a HOT minute since you've heard from me and I'm here to fill you in! FYI…. FIREMAN are HOT… shhh… don't tell Brian I said that!
Continue reading “I CAN SWALLOW NOW; THE PAIN IS GONE”…
19 Apr

Hard to Swallow

Are you having a hard time swallowing? I've been having the hardest time lately, so I made an appointment with an ENT.
Continue reading “Hard to Swallow”…
27 Jan

Insurance and Meds

So it's been a while and I have missed You. We are going to catch up and talk about Insurance and Meds and the troubles I just experienced
Continue reading “Insurance and Meds”…

Keywords

active Autoimmune brain cbd chronic covid19 Dentist Diagnosis Diet distancing Dry eat eating exercise eyes fatigue fog Foundation goals healthy illness Lupe medications mouth no nutrition oral pain podcast rest rinse running sjogren's syndrome Sjogren's Strong Sjogrens sleep social spray Story strong Support syndrome teeth vegetables walk

Follow Us

  • Welcome
  • iTunes
  • Google Play
  • iHeart Radio
  • Spotify
  • Stitcher
  • Spreaker
  • SitchRadio
  • RSS
  • YouTube

Information

  • The Show
  • About
  • Have Your Say
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Advertise
  • Sjogren’s Strong Sitemap

Follow Us

sjogrens_strong

Chronic Illness Advocate; Podcast that discusses all aspects of living w/ Sjogren’s & maintaining an active lifestyle! Hosts Lupe & Brian‼️More Info👇🏼

Sjogren’s Strong
Happy 14th anniversary of the day we met; Cool Bre Happy 14th anniversary of the day we met; Cool Breeze Aug. 2008; 

Our 1st Century - We met on our last 80 mile training ride from Irvine to Solana Beach!! 

Great achievements accomplished and long lasting relationships bonded by sweat. 💗 🚴🏻‍♀️💗

Happy Anniversary to my True North… the most important man in my life!

@brian_colburn 
Thank you for holding me through everything and anything.  You are the greatest gift of my life! 
Love you forever and always. ❤️ 

#HappyAnniversary! 💕 
#GoTeam #CoolBreeze2008 #MonthAndYearWeMet #luvradventures #teamcolburn
#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#RheumatoidArthritis
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness
#SjogrenSyndrom
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems #Sjogie #ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie #ChronicallyActive
Even if you stumble, you’re still moving forward Even if you stumble, you’re still moving forward…. 

🦋 Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋 

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie 
#ChronicallyActive
#findyourselfoutside #optoutside #neverstopexploring #onestepatatime #onestepatatime #keepmovingforward
🦋 World Sjogren’s Day, July 23rd 🦋 Sendi 🦋 World Sjogren’s Day, July 23rd 🦋 

Sending gentle hugs to this little SUPER HERO!! 🤗 

Little but FIERCE!! 

💙23 de julio Día Mundial del Sindrome de Sjögren 💙

¡Muchas gracias Daniela! @porotaa17 Eres una super mami 🥰 y Josefina un gran ejemplo para muchxs quienes vivimos con esta enfermedad. 💁🏻‍♀️

Se que tu mami escribirá un libro de tí hermosa que eres de mucha inspiración y que esto quede de recuerdo que has movido muchos corazones de diferentes países.

📢 Hagamos ruido en redes, porque cada historia cuenta y visibilicemos está enfermedad.💙

📌 Se expone este reel con la autorización de Daniela mamá de Josefina.
 
@detrasdemi_sonrisa

🦋Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#worldsjogrensday 
#hagamoslovisible #esmásquesequedad #hagamosruido #reelinstagram #reels #detrasdemi_sonrisa
World Sjogren’s Day, 7/23🦋 Am I happy to hav World Sjogren’s Day, 7/23🦋

Am I happy to have Sjogren’s? No, but I’m thankful for a diagnosis! 

What is Sjögren’s?

Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins), also known as Sjögren’s Disease or Sjögren’s Syndrome, is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that usually attacks and damages the salivary, tear and mucous-secreting glands resulting in dry mouth, dry eyes, as well as internal organ damage, arthritis, painful weak muscles, neuropathy, and debilitating fatigue. 

In 1933, Henrik Sjögren, a Swedish ophthalmologist, published his findings noting the connection amongst arthritis, fatigue, dry eyes, and dry mouth. 

This condition was later given his name and is now recognized as one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases.

Is Sjögren’s Easily Diagnosed?

NO! Sjögren’s is often misdiagnosed and frequently goes undetected, in fact, on average it may take up to 5 years to be diagnosed. 

There is still a general lack of awareness about Sjögren’s among health care providers. Patients often don’t “look sick”. 

Symptoms may fluctuate and vary greatly from one patient to another. While some people experience mild discomfort, others suffer debilitating symptoms that greatly impair their quality of life. 

Undiagnosed patients are seeing several specialists about Sjögren’s related symptoms not knowing they are connected by a common disease. 

Sjögren’s can mimic other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia, further complicating diagnosis. 

Early diagnosis and proper treatment is essential to prevent serious complications associated with Sjögren’s. 🦋

How long did it take you to be properly diagnosed? 

🦋 Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#RheumatoidArthritis
#WomenHelpingWomen
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie 
#ChronicallyIll
#ChronicallyActive
Perfect day for a walk in the park… so proud of Perfect day for a walk in the park… so proud of myself!

✅ Miles: 5.11
✅ Steps: 10k 
✅ Time: 1hr 37mins 

#KeepMoving 🚶🏻‍♀️❤️🚶🏼

🦋 Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋 

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#RheumatoidArthritis
#WomenHelpingWomen
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie 
#ChronicallyActive
Motion Is Lotion… 🚶🏻‍♀️❤️🚶🏼

Do what you can, when you can! 

🦋 Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋 

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#RheumatoidArthritis
#WomenHelpingWomen
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie 
#MotionIsLotion
#ChronicallyActive
It’s a humidifier and @ziena.dryeyes glasses kin It’s a humidifier and @ziena.dryeyes glasses kinda day! 🤓 👓 🤓

These glasses have a silicon eye cup that wraps around your face, creating a moisture chamber that helps keep moisture inside, which gives dry eye sufferers instant relief. 🤓

Notice the moisture inside the lenses. It clears up after a few minute. 💦 🤓 💦 

They are lightweight and oh so comfy!! I highly recommend them! 🤓

** Prescription ✅
** Progressive ✅
** Transitions ✅
** Anti-Fog ✅
** Anti-Glare ✅
** Lightweight ✅
** Comfy ✅

My heart is smiling! 😊

🦋Stay Sjogren’s Strong🦋 

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#WomenHelpingWomen
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#sjogrensWarrior
#Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#DryEyes #Ziena
#ChronicFatigue #Podcast #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie #zienaeyewear 
#ChronicallyActive
🌟 Not Lazy
🌟 Not Crazy
🌟 It’s Sjogren’s
🌟 Still I Rise

🌟Sjogren’s might slow me down, sometimes, but it doesn’t keep me down! #iamsjogrensstrong

🦋 Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋 

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#RheumatoidArthritis
#WomenHelpingWomen
#Autoimmune #ChronicIllness 
#InvisibleIllness #Hashimotos #SjogrenSyndrom #Sjogi
#SpoonieSupport #Sjogren #SpoonieProblems #Sjogrens #SjogiProblems
#SpoonieLove #SpoonieLife
#ChronicFatigue #Sjögren #Sjögrens #Spoonie 
#ChronicallyActive
Check it Sjogies!! 

I found a generic “Amazon” brand for Nexium - $7.00 cheaper! WHAT A DEAL! 

Nexium - $ 22.72
Amazon Brand - $15.90

Never thought to look on Amazon but so glad I did!! 

The capsule is the same size as the Nexium mini.

Took pictures next to a penny for scale. 

➡️ Very tiny
➡️ Easy to swallow
➡️ Not afraid of choking, like with other pills. 

A few things that I’ve noticed since I’ve been on Nexium (2 months now) 

✅ Sleep better & through the night

✅ Feel better & in a better mood,
… just ask Brian 😂 

✅ Inflammation has gone down, EVERYWHERE 

 ➡️ Face
 …..I can, actually, see my cheek bones 
 ➡️ Neck & Throat
 ➡️ Sausage Fingers, BE GONE 😃 
 ➡️ Entire body, REALLY 

✅ Tummy is not bloated 

✅ I can eat without choking and am not afraid to eat - BIG WIN 

✅ I don’t wake up STIFF in the mornings 

✅ My bones and joints don’t SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP after sitting a while 

✅ SMILE more cause I feel better! 😊 

❤️ I FEEL LIKE A BRAND NEW PERSON 

One thing I have to warn you about though…. 

I belch and pass gas like nobody’s business! BUT that’s ok Brian doesn’t mind because he has seen such HUGE change in my health, both physically and mentally. 

I’ve always heard people talk about gut health and never really knew what It was…. but here am! 

All that acid in my stomach was killing me slowly and I didn’t even know it! 

I didn’t recognize the signs and symptoms and let things get too bad. 

Eating clean has helped too!! 

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! 

🦋Stay Sjogren’s Strong 🦋

#SjogrensStrong
#StrongerTogether
#LivingSjogrensStrong
#ShiningALightOnSjogrens 
#ThisIsSjogrens
#MightyTogether
#SjogrensSyndrome
#Nexium #Esomeprazole
#hardtimeswallowing
#amazonfinds
Load More... Follow on Instagram
© 2018 Sjogren's Strong | Privacy & Terms & DMCA Notice | Back to top ↑
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Facebook
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Twitter
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Instagram
  • Sjogren’s Strong on YouTube
  • Sjogren’s Strong on Tik Tok
  • Back to top ↑