MCTD Support Group

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) or Sharp's syndrome is a human autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic scleroderma and is thus considered an overlap syndrome. MCTD commonly causes joint pain/swelling, Raynaud phenomenon, muscle inflammation, and scarring of...

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operalene
operalene
Hi, I just joined the site and found this group which has been a great relief already. Knowing I'm not the only one on the planet with MCTD is comforting. Thanks for being here and for sharing. I was diagnosed in July of 2014 after a year of tests and pretty awful doctors. Finally being treated and it's been up and down, but mostly up. Have a very good team of docs now. Good to be here.

Arlene
MToennis
MToennis
Welcome! Please read some of the old posts. There is a world of info on there. Glad you found us.
Mary Ann
auggie70
auggie70
Welcome!!!!---Michelle
operalene
operalene
Thanks! Great to be hear and to read other's stories. So helpful and inspiring.
dragondog2
dragondog2
... glad you found good doctors; it makes a big difference in the way I feel when I believe my doctors are competent. Welcome!
tlfj00007
tlfj00007
Welcome to the site. I also found this forum a great place for info when I first got diagnosed 6 years ago. The people here know this disease better than some of the doctors we have dealt with over the years. Good Luck Terry
speechteacher1
speechteacher1
Welcome Arlene!
This is the home of my fellow MCTDers and they have all been great since I joined last year. Don't feel alone, stay in touch. Good luck & hang in there no matter what!