Diagnosed with MCTD recently. RNP 1.5, Reynauds and swollen fingers.

Posted by sara18 @sara18, Apr 22, 2023

Hi,
I am new to this group and in general to support groups. This is my first. I am a 37 old female. All was going well until a week back when I had an episode of extreme exhaustion, body aches, joint pain, chills and nausea. I have had Reynauds for about 2 years now and have developed joint pain in the feet and my fingers arr swollen. RNP came back at 1.5. My Rhumetalogist didnt think that was high. But put on Prednisone 5mg and Hydrochoroquine 200mg onve daily. Intial evaluation was MCTD. Did anyone have similar lab counts and symptoms? What to expect from here? I am worried as I have a family that is very dependent on me.
Thank you.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 22, 2023

@sara18 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You say that you have possibly been diagnosed with MCTD. There are other ongoing discussions about MCTD that you may want to participate in. Just click on the link and it will take you right to the discussion.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mctd-265a2b/
I’d also like to ask members @adlttl123 @ellashab @rarelybees2889. @margar1 to join in and answer your questions and tell you about their journey.
You mentioned a family—do you have little ones?