fatigue
This does not mean Sjögren’s causes dementia. Cognitive complaints in autoimmune disease are often influenced by fatigue, poor sleep, pain, inflammation, mood, and medication effects.
## Why Sjögren’s Can Be Missed
One of the biggest challenges is that symptoms may seem disconnected.
A person might see:
* An eye doctor for dry eyes
* A dentist for cavities
* A rheumatologist for joint pain
* A neurologist for tingling
* A primary-care doctor for fatigue
If nobody connects the pattern, diagnosis can be delayed.
## Who Is More Likely to Develop Sjögren’s?
Sjögren’s can affect anyone,
