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Scleroderma diagnosis

I was officaily diagnosed in 2013 at age 52.

My dermatoligist ran blood tests becaause I was complaining of the apperance of several red spots (telangiectasias) and Raynauds symptoms.

She came back with the news that I have CREST syndrome, a connective tissue diease and said I need to see a Rheumatologist.

I have been to 3 differen't rheumatologists that have not worked out for one reason or another.  I have not changed other physicians that I have seen for over 20 years. Just haven't had good luck with rheumatologists.  :(

I would like to hear about anyone's experience and preference for a rheumatologist in the Tacoma, WA area.

If you live nearby please contact me at my email; larutland@gmail.com

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