On July 23, You First Services, Inc. will celebrate World Sjögren’s Day, hosted by the Sjögren’s Foundation.
What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?
As described by the Sjögren’s Foundation, Sjögren’s (SHOW-grins) is a systemic disease that affects the entire body with symptoms that may remain steady or worsen over time as there is no known cure. The way the disease progresses varies widely, making it difficult for patients and their physicians to diagnose and effectively treat the symptoms. While some people experience mild discomfort, others experience debilitating symptoms that significantly impair their ability to function. Early diagnosis and proper treatments are crucial for preventing severe complications and improving a patient’s quality of life.
Roughly half of the time, Sjögren’s occurs independently. In contrast, it can happen in the presence of another autoimmune connective tissue disease, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, or Scleroderma.
In addition, Sjögren’s is often misrepresented as being a rare disease. However, it is estimated that four million Americans are living with this disease, making it one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases in the country.
What are Sjögren’s Symptoms?
7 Common Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Joint pain
- Skin rashes
- Vaginal dryness
- Persistent dry cough
- Swollen salivary glands
- Poor dental health
- Excessive thirst
While many patients experience dry eyes and mouth, fatigue, and joint pain, Sjögren’s can also cause organ dysfunction, including the…
- Kidneys
- gastrointestinal system
- blood vessels
- lungs
- liver
- pancreas
- central nervous system
Patients also have a higher chance of developing lymphoma.
Fatigue was identified as the third most prevalent symptom of the illness. The Sjogren’s Foundation has identified at least 13 types of fatigue. Some of these kinds of fatigue include basic, rebound, sudden, weather-related, tired-but-wired, and fatigue brought on by stress and anxiety.
What is World Sjögren’s Day?
In 1998, the late Congresswoman, Louise Slaughter helped establish April as Sjogren’s Awareness Month. In later years, the Sjogren’s Foundation founded World Sjogren’s Day. World Sjögren’s Day takes place annually on July 23. The Sjögren’s Foundation joins together with other Sjögren’s organizations from around the world to celebrate Dr. Henrik Sjögren’s birthday, the Swedish ophthalmologist who discovered the disease in 1933. This day not only commemorates Dr. Sjögren but also helps to raise awareness of the disease.
6 WAYS TO SUPPORT #WorldSjogrensDay
Every year healthcare organizations and Sjogren’s foundations hold events to spread awareness for this day. These events include workshops, webinars, and educational seminars. Healthcare professionals also encourage those with Sjogren’s Syndrome to become involved in research. Here are a few other ways to participate in today’s World Day:
- Learn more about Sjogren’s Syndrome by reading “The Sjogren’s Book”.
- If you have been diagnosed with Sjogren’s, share your story with others.
- Read about famous people with Sjogren’s such as tennis superstar, Venus Williams and Olympic gold medalist, Shannon Boxx.
- Make a donation to help further Sjogren’s research and awareness.
- Look up information online about Dr. Henrik Sjogren.
- Share this day or share your story on social media by tagging #WorldSjogrensDay.
Donate to Sjögren’s Foundation
How is Lubricity associated with the Sjögren’s Foundation?
Lubricity Innovations is a proud supporter of the Sjögren’s Foundation. As dry mouth is one of the most common Sjögren’s symptoms, we have partnered with the Sjögren’s Foundation and Sjögren’s Society of Canada to help people overcome the uncomfortable feeling associated with dry mouth.
You can check out the Sjögren’s Strong Podcast, where we discuss the benefits of Lubricity® Dry Mouth Oral Spray and how it works differently than other dry mouth products.
Clinical Study with Sjögren’s Patients
Lubricity Innovations conducted a study including patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome whose primary complaint was Xerostomia with an unstimulated salivary flow rate of <0.25 ml/minute.
After the study, nearly 70% of participants reported that Lubricity was better than their usual dry mouth remedy.
Notably, participants in the clinical study reported the following:
- Lubricity reduces the need to consume water to alleviate dry mouth
- Upon awakening in the morning, the oral cavity remains relatively moist after using Lubricity before bedtime
- Provided relief from symptoms of Xerostomia for up to 4-hours
- A cumulative improvement in oral lubrication/moistness occurred with Lubricity
What is Lubricity?
Lubricity is an odorless, flavorless, and colorless spray that is perfect for people who are overly sensitive to taste. Our Premium Dry Mouth Spray also has Zero Calories, No Gluten, No Alcohol, No Sugar, and is Vegan-Friendly!
Lubricity Dry Mouth Spray has 5 highly effective simple, natural ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate and Purified Water. This hydrating simple formula is clinically proven to alleviate your dry mouth symptoms for up to 4 hours.
How to use Lubricity?
Lubricity Dry Mouth Spray comes in a convenient 0.5 oz. and 2 oz. spray bottle. Simply point and spray 3-5 times per use. When used as directed, Lubricity provides up to 4 hours of relief from dry mouth symptoms. Use Lubricity after meals and before bed. Relief from symptoms begins immediately. Maximum effectiveness is achieved after 72 hours of continued use.
For best results, we recommend using Lubricity Dry Mouth Spray as follows:
*Some may need 3-5 pumps per use as the bottle needs to be primed upon opening.
Important: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your physician before using Lubricity. DO not use Lubricity if you are taking any medications that are contraindicated with the product. Please consult with your physician if you have any concerns regarding the use of this product. Keep out of reach of children.
