‘I Can’t Think, I Can’t Work’: The Hidden Toll of Sjogren’s

25/09/2025 10 min Episodio 4
‘I Can’t Think, I Can’t Work’: The Hidden Toll of Sjogren’s

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Episode Synopsis

We center the conversation on the lived experience of Sjogren’s—where fatigue, pain, and brain fog can eclipse even the most alarming lab results. We reveal the tools, strategies, and patient support systems that can transform quality of life and break the cycle of isolation so many patients endure.



About Dr. Teja Kapoor

Dr. Kapoor is the Director of the Columbia Sjogren’s Center and a leading advocate for earlier recognition and systemic management of Sjögren’s disease.



In this episode, we explore:

(00:00) Sjogren’s as an invisible illness

(02:54) Comparing Sjogren's to other autoimmune diseases – “even worse than death”

(03:34) Measuring the quality of a Sjogren's patient experience

(04:59) Evaluating Sjogren's syndrome tools

(07:29) Holistic approach in patient care

(08:11) If you take one thing from this episode...
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