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Hello @irish283, Thank you for advocating for your husband. You will notice that we moved your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/80637/

Discussion: How do you cope with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 17, 2021

What kind doctor should I see for LIpomas? I have MCTD and see several doctors at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881395/

Discussion: Dercum’s Disease: Let's create a support group

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Does anyone have feet and ankle cramps . I've had mctd 6 Yeats and the cramps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959749/

Discussion: Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease turning into Lupus?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

Yes, I have a Rheum who coordinates MCTD care and a specialist for every other affected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737145/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with autoimmune disease - looking for support

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 13, 2022

Hello @joielivingbyfai, welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your post. It is scary when you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211842/

Discussion: Financial strain of having multiple autoimmune diseases

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 22, 2018

@marye2 what is MCTD? Also, for your salivary stone, did you need surgery or some procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711105/

Discussion: Right Cheek Swelling

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 24, 2022

Yes, I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) as well as Central Core Disease (CCD). These...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656031/

Discussion: Multiple autoimmune diseases

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 20, 2021

Hello Everyone, After years of many issues, I was recently diagnosed with MCTD. My labs returned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797199/

Discussion: How do you cope with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

I was diagnosed with giant cell arteritis ten months ago and had my first appointment with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56514/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 15, 2018

@littlechimama, you certainly have a lot going on. You might also be interested in these related...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655877/

Discussion: Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 19, 2021

I also think it is panniculitis (inflammation and then atrophy of the subcutaneous tissue). This happens...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047433/

Discussion: Any thought on what this is? - Face "dent"

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 8 12:24pm

Hi krcc, I moved your latest message to the discussion where you were connecting with fellow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747658/

Discussion: How do you cope with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

@mctdfibrofairy. What a great name! Love it. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Everyone here tries to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927272/

Discussion: MCTD, Fibromyalgia, and Hot Weather - Oh My!

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

I have never heard of "simponi aria"....can you tell me about it? Many thanks. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56499/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 27, 2018

Diagnosed with MCTD a month ago. Started getting progressively sick both mentally and physically when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865247/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hello @faithandlove, welcome to Mayo Connect. I did a quick search on connective tissue by clicking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56454/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 5, 2017

My difficulty with MCTD is my specialists only look at it from their expertise and not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934734/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

I'm sorry to hear you have MCTD. I was diagnosed several years ago. I also have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56436/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 1, 2011

Have you filed for disability? Is that an option ? I have similar issues and diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181400/

Discussion: Severe brain fog with possible MCTD

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 28 12:49pm

Welcome, @regeanna. Thank you for re-initiating this discussion. Let me introduce you to a few active...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56449/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 25, 2017

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