Raynauds, joint pain, swelling, chronic pain, stiffness, chronic fatigue, migraines, muscle weakness, muscle pain

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MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE (MCTD)

Synonyms:
MCTD / Mixture Connective Tissue Disease

Types:
Autoimmune disease/ MCTD

SYSTEMS AFECTED

Circulatory system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Immune system
Integumentary system
Lymphatic system
Muscular system
Nervous system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system

Symptoms

Attacks body’s tisues

Treatments

Not curable but manageable I guess, I’m on methotrexate & prednisone/ MCTD

Specialist who treat it

Rheumatology

Who can help you


Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) stories


MY FIGHT FOR SOMEONE TO BELIEVE ME.


I was 14 when the pain really started. My hands would get so cold they would turn white, and then purple and blue. My parents always told me I was dramatic and that I wasn't as sick as I wanted to be, so it took me a long time to finally tell them wh...

Views: 983 Dec 7, 2016, 6:34 PM by Sara

WHY ME?


After an abusive childhood I finally found the person to spend my life with.  It took 30 years.  I wanted children right away due to our ages (30 and 36).  It took a year but I finally became pregnant and had a healthy 8 lb 1 oz baby g...

Views: 786 May 18, 2017, 3:02 PM by Barbara

FOR MY SON


My son is 17yrs old and started showing symptoms 3yrs ago. He was perfectly fine and then he started having some pain. As an avid hiker , he brushed it off. But things just got worse. Rashes , fever blisters, swollen joints  and muscles. He has ...

Views: 764 Dec 7, 2016, 3:53 PM by Tammy

BRENDA'S STORY


Have suffered from symptoms since I was a teenager but wasn't officially diagnosed until 2011

Views: 753 Jun 14, 2017, 4:53 PM by Brenda

I HAVE PRIMARY SJOGREN'S SYNDROME 1983


Views: 626 May 19, 2017, 5:07 PM by Elizabeth

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