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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fibro or MCTD ?

lmrmom
lmrmom
My legs are numb ,yet they still hurt .I cant walk ,Ive done lots of walking the past 3 days .Im in the Isle of Man .Of corse its sunny and hot here , I feel like just giving up ,Im gonna be great fun this trip. I just cant give in to this crap ass disease or fibro .Im too young to be feeling 80 ,Orap ass. saw an old lady today she was about 80 .we were walking the same .
tlfj00007
tlfj00007
Extreme climate changes affect me also. My joints and muscles seize up, the walking will do it too. Slow down a bit and maybe it will ease up so it doesn't ruin your whole trip. Don't give in and let this "crap ass" disease beat you. Have a drink for me. Terry
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes try to pace your self even though you are on holiday. Are you going to the big wedding. Lucky you. hugs marilyn
lmrmom
lmrmom
Ill try to pace myself . Im not huffing and puffing I feel fine ,except for the pain,
That is funny isnt it ,feel good except for the pain and u guys understand what I mean.
Im in the friggin land of chocolate and baked goods.And cholesteral(sp) they sell goose fat to fry your potatoes in !!!!! ugh. New name for fibro "crap ass disease" Think that would get sympathy?