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Positive ANA. MCTD diagnosis. Disease is attacking every organ except my lungs. Heart arrhythmia. Chronic renal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747303/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

Examples of rheumatic diseases that might have a positive ANA test include: 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 2....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/167812/

Discussion: What can cause ANA titre of 1:2560?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 19, 2019

I do have confidence in my pulmonologist. I saw him yesterday and he explained that the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311931/

Discussion: Asthma, interstitial lung disease and mixed connective tissue disease

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: May 29, 2020

Hi @lisaann03, I'd like to welcome you, and emphasize John's remark that you are not alone;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/108585/

Discussion: Autoimmune diagnosing problem

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

I was diagnosed at fifty eight I am now sixty four I take two point 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951219/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I have had MCTD for 20 years. I have symptoms of Sjogrens, Reynauds, interstitial lung disease,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/80639/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 28, 2021

@dainamerritt MCTD = Mixed connective tissue disease "Mixed connective tissue disease, also called MCTD, has symptoms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465440/

Discussion: Undiagnosed Autoimmune Disease - No one will listen to me

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

I have the Sjogrens overlap for MCTD, and dry eyes, mouth and skin with that. Blurriness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265461/

Discussion: How do you deal with dry eyes?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Mar 28, 2021

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, 2024

I have an autoimmune disease (MCTD) and as I've aged, my fingers are relatively pruney. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043405/

Discussion: Pruney fingertips? Hashimotos?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

Heat will indeed worsen symptoms. It makes me very fatigued. I have MCTD. All kinds of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345813/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Hello @skye13 -- Welcome to Mayo Connect. Connect is a good place to ask questions and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182341/

Discussion: Possible MCTD and Vasculitis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 26, 2018

I have MCTD and so lots of baseline tests. But they seem to be labeled CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265464/

Discussion: How do you deal with dry eyes?

Support Group: Eye Conditions

Posted: Mar 28, 2021

You’re welcome. Wow I’m so sorry for what you are going thru. I have MCTD wt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318160/

Discussion: Autoimmune - Advice?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 1, 2025

Itching is a common symptom of lupus which is a part of MCTD. The inflammation increase...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055493/

Discussion: Puritus with MCTD

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 22, 2024

Good luck and please post whatever says. I’m also new to this I was diagnosed 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232366/

Discussion: MCTD: What helps?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

@lhonsby Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! This must be a very difficult time for you. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159151/

Discussion: Does anyone know of any in person or at least zoom support groups?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I'm 22 and was diagnosed at 18 with scleroderma. What you described has been exactly how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/80618/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 22, 2013

Hello @adronicus, Welcome! Thanks you so much for sharing your insights; I'm certain that Connect members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56497/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 26, 2018

@boconn89, I'd like to add my welcome along with @drigg97. As you likely already know, Raynaud's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696835/

Discussion: MCTD, Fibromyalgia, Reynauds

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

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