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  2. Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
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Listen to your body & slow down or stop when you need to
by Janet
Exercise on a daily basis
by Jolene
Hobbies, distractions.
by Tina
Predisone helps take the edge off.
by Sara
Plaquenil to slow the progression of the disease
by Jozzy
Began my journey after the birth of my daughter at age 32. I am now 59.
by Barbara
Plaquenil has given me better days.
by Rainie62
I stopped pretending I was well
by Elizabeth
adequate sleep
by Jennifer
Starting a Paleo diet has really helped
by Christine
Meditation and Music help with staying centered
by Robert
Finally got put on medicine to treat this disease
by Meagan
Meds
by Ellie
Hydroxychloroquine makes a difference
by Andrea
On Methotrexate now for joint pain
by Pat
Resting when my body says enough!
by Janelle
Plaquenil
by Tina Cavitt
Being my own advocate.
by Mary
Antidepressants and herbal medicine seem to help me feel less depressed
by spze
CBD balm
by HarmonyBobbie
Sleep
by JLD
Join support group
by char
Dr.Teals wellness therapy with rosemary and mint epson salt soaking solution....
by Honey
Less UV exposure
by Tatiad66
My children
by DelightfullyChaotic
I am writing a book
by Desertsand1967
Keeping a positive attitude
by Kelly
Rest. Plenty of rest.
by Tory
Eating like a cave man. Ie. Non processed healthy food
by elizabeth
Medical Marijuana helps with anxiety and chronic pain
by Gabby
Having the evidence to prove it’s a physical problem has ignited my hope for a less painful future after surgery
by Eve
Find a good rheumatologist that knows you condition
by Janet
Eat grass fed beef and free range chicken, as well eliminateing most wheat and grains
by Jolene
Benlysta injections
by Tina
Heating blankets and pads.
by Sara
The support of my husband and kids who step up when I need to rest
by Jozzy
It started with pain everywhere. Stiffness was the main thing.
by Barbara
Having an online support group
by Rainie62
I took back control of my health
by Elizabeth
clean eating
by Jennifer
Started juicing
by Christine
Anti-inflammatory diet
by Robert
My mom has bought me different pillows for neck issues
by Meagan
Sleep
by Ellie
Losing weight has helped
by Andrea
No alcohol
by Tina Cavitt
Finding a doctor who listened.
by Mary
Got to have self-compassion, self-love and hope to get thru these..
by spze
Rest
by HarmonyBobbie
Leg elevation
by JLD