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MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Sep 18 10:07am | Replies (225)
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@faithandlove

Does anyone have experience dealing with connective tissue disorders? I'm wondering how you went about getting a diagnosis as I am in constant pain and have been seen by a variety of specialists but they say that since my RA bloodwork is normal that it's not a connective tissues disorder, is that accurate?

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faithandlove | @faithandlove | Apr 6, 2017

Yes, the frustrating part is that they haven't done any genetic testing yet and they seem reluctant to do so, even though I am willing to pay.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 6, 2017

@faithandlove, Mayo Clinic does genomics testing and might be worth exploring. You could also request an appointment or call them to find out more.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/clinical-genomics/overview
If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, please call one of our appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.

John

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 6, 2017

Another place for genetic testing that may even be free:
https://genesforgood.sph.umich.edu/

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