house resolution no.225 Reps. MacDonell, Brabec, Haadsma, Hill, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution: A resolution to declare April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Sjogrens syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the whole body. While its most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, its symptoms can also include profound fatigue, chronic pain, and neuropathies; and Whereas, Primary Sjogrens means someone has only the syndrome. Secondary Sjogrens occurs as a comorbidity with other immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or scleroderma; and Whereas, Sjogrens can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, cavities, chronic oral thrush, and other symptoms; and Whereas, Four million Americans have Sjogrens. The condition can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Since most of its symptoms are invisible, many people living with Sjogrens report that their experiences with the syndrome are written off as fictitious. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing severe complications, so Sjogrens and its symptoms should be taken seriously; and Whereas, Interest in the syndrome among federal legislators has prompted an effort to secure federal funding for research on the causes of Sjogrens syndrome and possible treatments; and Whereas, Michiganders living with Sjogrens or others interested in learning more about the syndrome can contact the Sjogrens Foundation to learn more; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
house resolution no.225
Reps. MacDonell, Brabec, Haadsma, Hill, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Sjogrens syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the whole body. While its most common symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, its symptoms can also include profound fatigue, chronic pain, and neuropathies; and
Whereas, Primary Sjogrens means someone has only the syndrome. Secondary Sjogrens occurs as a comorbidity with other immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or scleroderma; and
Whereas, Sjogrens can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, cavities, chronic oral thrush, and other symptoms; and
Whereas, Four million Americans have Sjogrens. The condition can be challenging for both patients and physicians. Since most of its symptoms are invisible, many people living with Sjogrens report that their experiences with the syndrome are written off as fictitious. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing severe complications, so Sjogrens and its symptoms should be taken seriously; and
Whereas, Interest in the syndrome among federal legislators has prompted an effort to secure federal funding for research on the causes of Sjogrens syndrome and possible treatments; and
Whereas, Michiganders living with Sjogrens or others interested in learning more about the syndrome can contact the Sjogrens Foundation to learn more; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.