Support meeting
We are delighted to offer our members these virtual meetings lasting 60 to 75 minutes on the Zoom platform. The Sjögren's Syndrome Association volunteers offer support, information and exchange. Whatever stage you're at in your journey towards Sjögren's, whether you're struggling to get a diagnosis, have been diagnosed but don't know what it is, or have several years' experience with the disease, you're all welcome.
If you would like to attend one of the meetings offered, please register online or leave your contact details at the following email address: sjogrenquebec@gmail.com. You will receive the Zoom link a few days before the meeting. If you have any questions, please let us know when you register.
- your name
- your e-mail address
- phone number
- membership number
- date(s) of meeting
2025-02-15
2025 - Meeting dates for members only
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2h00 pm - Virtual meeting - Subject : Dry eye - Cyclosporine or lifitegrast eye drops belong to a class of drugs known as anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory drugs (Restasis, Cequa and Xiidra). These drops are used to treat moderate to severe dry eye syndrome, which occurs when the eyes don't produce enough tears for proper hydration and comfort. How do these drugs work? What are their effects?
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm - Virtual conference - Subject : Better understanding for better breathing! Overview of the pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases (interstitial diseases, fibrosis, etc.). Guest speaker: Coralie Léveillé, medical student at Université de Sherbrooke. Lecture and questions.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30 pm - Virtual conference - Subject : Better understanding for better breathing! Obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. Guest: Coralie Léveillé, medical student from Université de Sherbrooke - Presentation and questions. This conference is offered in French.
2024 - Meeting dates for members only
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm - Subject: Treatments for Sjögren's disease: current therapy and future directions (discussion and exchange).
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm - Subjet: Sjögren's syndrome. What are the symptoms? How is the diagnosis made? What is the treatment plan? What are the latest advances? - Guest: Dr. Aurélie Mourot, Rheumatology Resident, Université de Montréal (CHUM) - Presentation and questions. This conference is offered in English and French.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00 or 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. - To mark World Sjögren's Syndrome Day on July 23, the birthday of Dr Henrik Sjögren, who observed Sjögren's syndrome, who first diagnosed Sjögren's syndrome, we're offering our members a meeting via zoom. The aim of this event is to introduce you to a number of reliable and relevant resources on Sjögren's syndrome, which are sure to help you gain a better understanding of this rare disease, which is currently an orphan and little-known by the general public and, unfortunately, by healthcare professionals.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - Replay of lecture by Dr. Shen, rheumatologist (CHUM) - Subject: What is Sjögren's Syndrome? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available? What complications need to be monitored? What follow-up care is available? What diseases may be associated with Sjögren's? - Conference and discussion.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00 - Subject: What is Sjögren's Syndrome? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available? What complications need to be monitored? What follow-up care is available? What diseases may be associated with Sjögren's? - Guest: Dr. Shen, MD, R4 in Rheumatology (CHUM) - Presentation and questions.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:00 - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dry mouth versus dental care) - Presentation and discussion.
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - Subject: Sjogren's syndrome: Diagnosis (tests and antibody research), treatment plan and follow-up - Guest: Dr. Aurélie Mourot, MD, R4 in Rheumatology, Université de Montréal (CHUM) - Lecture and questions.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dry eyes) - Presentation and discussion.
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 12h00 - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dryness, pain, fatigue) - Primary and secondary Sjögren's - Presentation and discussion.