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Carrie Ann Inaba Battles Invisible Sjogren's Disease
22 Apr
Summary
- Inaba lives with constant pain, dryness, and fatigue from Sjogren's.
- She has lost friendships due to her limited energy.
- Sjogren's, diagnosed in 2013, significantly impacts her daily life.
Carrie Ann Inaba is candidly discussing the challenges of living with Sjogren's disease, a chronic autoimmune disorder. The Dancing With the Stars judge shared that her existence is now defined by "energy management" due to the condition.
Inaba explained that despite appearing well, she experiences constant pain, dry eyes and mouth, and significant fatigue. She highlighted that Sjogren's is an invisible illness, always present and impacting her daily life. This persistent fatigue has unfortunately led to the loss of several friendships, as she struggles to maintain the energy needed for social connections.
Diagnosed in 2013, Inaba expressed sadness over what she has lost as a consequence of managing Sjogren's disease over the years. The condition requires her to constantly monitor and manage her pain and energy levels.
