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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tycamisaiah3 01/12/2014

I am looking for a support group for the disease UCTD (undifferentiated connective tissue disease). I do realize this group is for MCTD but I've notice comments about UCTD as well.. Am I in the right group to receive support the support I need?
Thanks in advance!

Catalyzt 01/13/2014

Ya, you're good! We got a lot of people with UCTD here. I think MT just was re-diagnosed with UCTD even though she formerly had MCTD. Or something.

And there is this strange thing where people worry about being in the right forum unless they actually have exactly the right diagnosis.

Which I totally understand, because back in the '70s, MCTD was almost unknown, and I was undiagnosed for a year or two, and I really wanted a diagnosis.

People often move between different diagnoses-- from UCTD to MCTD, or from Lupus to MCTD, even RA. Maybe the antibody just hasn't popped yet, and it could show up in a couple of years.

Welcome!

MToennis 01/13/2014

Autoimmune disorders are so similar. You will learn a lot here. You are in the right place! Welcome!
Mary Ann

tycamisaiah3 01/13/2014

Thank you!

brunob 01/14/2014

Welcome to our group, sorry for the reason you found us.

Beth

deleted_user 01/26/2014

Welcome! I'm a UCTD'er too and this is my main forum. Sometimes the activity is pretty quiet, but if you post there will always be replies!
Love,
Tricia :)

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