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MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 15 10:29am | Replies (210)
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@sandytoes14

@regeana I echo @kariulrich advice on speaking with your doctor. You have many things going on at one time to which I can relate. Chronic widespread pain either keeps me awake or wakes me during the night. Our bodies need not only enough sleep (time) but quality sleep. I suggest you click on the following links that may give you some recommendations on sleeping better and a chance to chat with other members who are going through the same thing.
When doing some research on UCTD I found this interesting information http://bit.ly/2n5Mxq8 It certainly seems that Connective Tissue Diseases such as Systemic Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis overlap.
Sleep Hygiene : http://mayocl.in/2nV1XSL
Sleep and Pain: http://bit.ly/2npP6qf

Regeana, can you share with us what symptoms you have? Are you seeing a doctor of rheumatology?

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regeanna | @regeanna | Mar 28, 2017

Thanks for the information about sleep! Yes I do have a Rheumatologist I've only seen her twice. The kind of symptoms I have are muscle pain and weakness, extreme stiffness, raynaulds, sicca, photo sensitivity, rash, heart issues but I feel fortunate to know what it is, because for a long time the doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. Thanks again, best wishes!
Regeanna

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jewel8888 | @jewel8888 | Apr 6, 2017

I appreciate the sleep information, ill read them this evening. Its nice to meet you, pls see the post below i wrote to @faithandlove. Hoping your having a nice afternoon.

Julie

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