Sjogrens
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
This week, I wanted to post about Sjogren’s syndrome. Sjogren’s is one of the autoimmune disorders that I have. About one in ten people with lupus will also have Sjogren’s, though some statistics believe it is more like one in six. Sjogren’s syndrome is an immune system illness where your immune system attacks your healthy Continue reading
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Update #1
So, it has been quite a while since I have written and finally have time to keep updating! Since I last posted, a lot has happened. After visiting numerous specialists including a neuro-ophthalmologist, an endocrinologist, and a hepatologist, I am hoping that I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. A lot Continue reading
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Comorbidities in Autoimmune
Autoimmune diseases are tricky. Your immune system attacks your body and it’s healthy cells. And then each autoimmune has so many different areas of the body that can be attacked, it makes it difficult to figure out which one you have. Add in the fact that there is no singular test and the doctor has Continue reading
About Me
Welcome to my blog – The Autoimmune Professor. The goal of this blog is to help those diagnosed with autoimmune disorders by providing as much information on autoimmune diseases as possible. I was recently diagnosed with Lupus and Sjogren’s. While going through numerous testing, I also found out that I have Chronic Lyme disease.
I am a professor and researcher with a doctorate in Educational Psychology, a doctorate in Health Sciences, a masters in Global Health, and am currently obtaining a PhD in exercise science.
I am hoping that this blog will help others by providing information and increasing awareness of autoimmune diseases.
the autoimmune professor 