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@shelleyas Hi and welcome to MayoClinicConnect, where we all share our health journey and what worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337978/

Discussion: Severe brain fog with possible MCTD

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 29, 2021

Have had MCTD for 24 years. Over time, I've discovered that non-processed diet/hydration and exercise matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107756/

Discussion: Autoimmune Diseases and Fatigue

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Absolutely and I know I was really lucky. In 1995, I had swollen hands and feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029962/

Discussion: Tired of the gaslighting

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 8 12:37pm

MCTD patient. I have been on LDN for 6 months with a slow titration from 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769260/

Discussion: Success with low dose naltrexone for Autoimmune disorders

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

Hi xiaolung, I just learned from my naturopathic doctor that there is a lot of evidence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018391/

Discussion: H. Pylori Infection, Sjogren's and Hashimoto's together

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 19 8:43am

Yes, MCTD is an odd duck. I get respiratory inflammation as well, hard to breathe and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189807/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: 3 days ago

I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2012 and required an emergency surgery. In 2020 I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908326/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Thanks-- it sounds like a lot, but many if not most days, I feel like I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951459/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

@becsbuddy I appreciate your continued support. Reading your bio about the "clippers" informed me about how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084757/

Discussion: Help with understanding test results

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 11 8:32am

@windyshores — Thanks so much for your quick response. I really appreciate this forum. My anti-RNP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906375/

Discussion: Widespread Body Pain and High ANA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi, I also have been diagnosed with ICTD/MCTD and like you, I have a rod in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093543/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 24 6:42pm

Something interesting and unexpected. I was experiencing a MCTD flare and battling an ear infection and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145864/

Discussion: Did one get a flu shot while on Prednisone? ( and tapering),

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 22 10:48pm

Have had MCTD for 24 years. Over time, I've discovered that non-processed diet/hydration and exercise matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107757/

Discussion: Autoimmune Diseases and Fatigue

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Hello. I just got diagnosed with MCTD. I had been feeling very tired and had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56513/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 15, 2018

I have MCTD and there are times when I am not all there. Coping skills, like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/592440/

Discussion: Severe brain fog with possible MCTD

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 6, 2021

@amykcpa Hi, I hear your concerns. I had a lot of fear before my fibromyalgia diagnosis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907423/

Discussion: Widespread Body Pain and High ANA

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 4, 2023

Welcome @phillydee, I know it must be difficult dealing with so many symptoms for as long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796440/

Discussion: MCTD, Fibromyalgia, Reynauds

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

I went to a maxillofacial dentist for my issues, which turned out to be TMJ. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/324620/

Discussion: In recovery. Too many symptoms. Autoimmune disorder? HELP!

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 15, 2020

Hi, I am 70 years old and a 43+ year survivor of MCTD. I have so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933477/

Discussion: MCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease)

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Hello @gizmanbarb, Welcome to Connect; thank you so much for introducing yourself and joining the group....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145301/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 6, 2017

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