Episode 09: Fighting Fatigue

Fatigue is a symptom that can be in rest frustrating for patients and physicians alike. It is a very prominent symptom in Sjögren’s syndrome and many other systemic diseases. Rarely does it have one simple cause but more often it requires a multifocal approach. Dr. Wada shares her thinking about fatigue as both physician and Sjogren’s patient. Dr. Kara Wada is an Assistant Professor of Allergy/Immunology with experiences of over 10 years teaching medical trainees about misbehaving immune systems. Currently, she serves as Associate Fellowship Program Director at the Ohio State University, Founder/CEO of The Crunchy Allergist and host of the Success with Sjogren’s Podcast. Her advocacy work focuses on improving the physician-patient relationship, improving awareness around invisible illnesses, and improving consumer protections in the personal care and cosmetics industry. She coaches clients using both life and health coaching techniques to break out of maladaptive and self-sabatoging habits to break out of the fatigue and fog and find clarity and confidence in her 30 days to Redefining Success Program. To learn more visit: www.successwithsjogrens.comIf you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review to help us reach other potential listeners and grow our spoonie community! You can now subscribe to the Crunchy Allergist YouTube channel and watch this episode live!Submit your reflection here to claim your FREE CME: https://earnc.me/9Xb9uG