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@celia16 Dear Celia, I started have this problem when I was in my late 30ties or early 40ties and at that time no one knew what it was caused by either. However, if you live long enough and keep trying some enlightened doctor will figure it out. Once I was diagnosed as having Sjogren's and Lupus and erosive osteoarthritis the doctors feel that it is related to connective tissue disease. Taking an educated guess it is probably related to diabetes or a disease that they have failed to diagnose at this point in time. Best wishes on your journey. Diane Donohue

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celia16 | @celia16 | Feb 5 6:30pm

@dianedonohue, that’s when my problems first started. I’m going to try a new rheumatologist. In 2023 a negative ANA. In 2024 a positive ANA.

I have an aunt who was diagnosed with Lupus years ago, but now at
79, they say she doesn’t have it now! She took meds for it for many years.

Most of my dad’s side of family have RA. One cousin has psoriatic arthritis. Another has type 1, so lots of autoimmune.

If I do have connective tissue condition, what’s the treatment? Meds? It’s scary. Thanks for the info.

I don’t have fatigue or redness. No dry mouth. Most days feel great, except for the muscle issues. I’ve got to figure it out.

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