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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lmrmom 07/08/2010

The prednisone worked this time .Its amazing to feel normal .No pain .well other than normal getting middle aged creaks . It feels weird but I like it . Im gonna take the grandkids to the waterpark ,but no sun for me .Ill go pile on the sunscreen too .Oh and a hat .

deleted_user 07/08/2010

Fantastic....its great to get that well feeling back. I am also feeling it for the first time in ages.....i hope it last for you. Hugs x

SleepyT 07/09/2010

I love that stuff too!
I had completely forgotten what it was like to not have pain.

deleted_user 07/09/2010

I am feeling ok. Have been in the sun, trying to get the weeding done before camping and I am now totally exhausted. Gonna flop on the bed in the air conditioning and rest for a while. It is amazing what prednisone can do both good and bad. I like sleepy T and Imrmom love the stuff as well. Hope everyone stays well and healthy. Will be gone for a week or so will catch up later.....Leanne ;)

MToennis 07/09/2010

I have been lowering my dose for a long time now and am on 2 mg a day of Medrol. My aches and pains are coming back. I wish I could take more, but the thin bones, fat cheeks and back hump arent so pretty!!!!
Enjoy the ride!!
Mary Ann

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