Mary’s Autoimmune Page

11/02/2025

Several years ago after searching for answers for all the health issues I was dealing with, I found that there were millions of people out there who were also suffering and struggling to find answers as well. Going from doctor to doctor, having test after test, feeling miserable and unheard and unseen. Many people never find answers or are told, there is nothing wrong with you. Families who can’t understand because you don’t look sick.
Because of all of this, wanting to give voice and provide support, I created a YouTube channel to chronicle a year in the life of going through chronic illness. If you need to find someone who truly understands, watch.

August 16, 2019

30/12/2024

https://sjogrens.org/blog/2019/sjogrens-top-5-what-your-rheumatologist-should-be-monitoring-for

by Daniel J. Wallace, MD

16/12/2024

https://sjogrenssyndromenews.com/news/neuropathic-pain-urinary-symptoms-seen-tied-primary-sjogrens/?utm_source=SJO&utm_campaign=cc0b60fb02-Email_ENL_US_SJO&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ab044c878f-cc0b60fb02-73132577

People with primary Sjögren’s disease and neuropathic pain are more likely to experience lower urinary tract symptoms, per a study.

09/12/2024

https://sjogrenssyndromenews.com/news/ainos-taiwan-tanabe-manufacture-low-dose-interferon-alpha-sjogrens/

Ainos will also assess interferon alpha's ability to improve salivary flow and ease dryness symptoms in 24 people with primary Sjögren’s.

05/12/2024

https://lupuscorner.com/interleukins-messenger-molecules-and-lupus/

Interleukins are important messenger molecules in the immune system and many of them are associated with SLE.

04/11/2024

https://sjogrenssyndromenews.com/news/aqp5-antibody-possible-diagnostic-biomarker-primary-sjogrens/?utm_source=SJO&utm_campaign=76a0fa8b59-Email_ENL_US_SJO&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ab044c878f-76a0fa8b59-73132577

Blood levels of anti-AQP5 antibodies may be used as a biomarker to diagnose primary Sjögren’s disease, according to a new study from China.

06/10/2024

Found at 250 W and Hwy 30 in Valparaiso. Please share.

This page is managed by the Porter County Animal Shelter, we scan all animals for microchip on intake. Animals are held for 7 days on a stray hold at the shelter and no inquiries about adoption will be answered on this page. This page is strictly for finding the owners of these animals. Please call 219-465-3550 ext 2 for any further info. Thank you.

12/08/2024

https://sjogrenssyndromenews.com/news/changing-t-cells-energy-pathway-may-treat-primary-sjogrens/?utm_source=SJO&utm_campaign=03d7563362-Email_ENL_US_SJO&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ab044c878f-03d7563362-73132577

Targeting the metabolic activity of helper T-cells by changing the pathway favored to produce energy lowered their pro-inflammatory profile.

08/08/2024

https://lupuscorner.com/lung-disease-and-lupus/

It is common for people with SLE to have problems with their lungs. It’s been estimated that 90% of people with lupus have problems with their lungs and breathing.

27/07/2024

15/07/2024

Update: Dogs are now at the shelter.

CURRENTLY WITH FINDER

Found on Hwy 6 near Meridian Rd. in Valpo. Please share.

This page is managed by the Porter County Animal Shelter, we scan all animals for microchip on intake. Animals are held for 7 days on a stray hold at the shelter and no inquiries about adoption will be answered on this page. This page is strictly for finding the owners of these animals. Please call 219-465-3550 ext 2 for any further info. Thank you.

08/07/2024

Found at the intersection of SR-2 and Old SR-2 in Westville (Porter County side). Please share.

This page is managed by the Porter County Animal Shelter, we scan all animals for microchip on intake. Animals are held for 7 days on a stray hold at the shelter and no inquiries about adoption will be answered on this page. This page is strictly for finding the owners of these animals. Please call 219-465-3550 ext 2 for any further info. Thank you.