Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease in which people’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands, significantly decreasing the quantity and quality of saliva and tears. The disease was first identified by a Swedish physician, Henrik Sjögren, in 1933.
Although the hallmark symptoms are dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue and joint pain, Sjögren’s may cause dysfunction of other organs, affecting the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the nervous system. Patients also have a higher risk of developing lymphoma.
Today, as many as four million Americans are living with this disease. Learn more about Sjögren's and the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation in this short video:
Watch Steven Taylor, SSF CEO, talk more about the Foundation and the work being done to fulfill our mission of helping patients cope with their Sjögren's, increase awareness, and support research, in this ten question interview:
The SSF exists only because of its members and supporters.
By adding your voice to the fight against Sjögren’s and becoming a member, you are helping to strengthen our organization. When bound together, these voices help the SSF when we advocate for new treatments, new coverage for health insurance and when talking to companies about supporting the SSF.
With each member, the SSF voice will get stronger and we will finally make Sjögren’s a household name.
Please join with us!
