Venus Williams opens on Sjogren's syndrome diagnosis

Williams was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome in 2011.

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After getting the diagnosis, Williams was able to finally get a proper treatment for her problem.

"I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Sjogren's syndrome," Williams said

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I would periodically go to the doctor and say I don't feel well , I can't, I'm constantly exhausted.

That went on for about seven years before I got too sick."

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Williams hasn't played since last year's August.

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