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...
I just joined today.
This group is so positive. It seems more supportive of the emotional and psychological effects of having a pain riddled life with a chronic disease.
I can Google all the info out there on Lupus and MCTD as far as the specifics of the disease and meds used to treat it, but it really, really helps to be able to connect to people who "get it".
Thank you,
Teisha
This group is so positive. It seems more supportive of the emotional and psychological effects of having a pain riddled life with a chronic disease.
I can Google all the info out there on Lupus and MCTD as far as the specifics of the disease and meds used to treat it, but it really, really helps to be able to connect to people who "get it".
Thank you,
Teisha
I find the the guys are very support and the very helpfull. full of love and help. They have helped me through some tough times and not so tough times.
Enjoy the fun. :)
Mary Ann
I saw where Brunob commented on "The Road". I read that book. It is not one I would recommend as it is too depressing. Gave me nightmares. I took it to the used book store today and got a Disc World book by Terry Pratchard. A lot more fun!!
Mary Ann
I'm just starting clinical training as a therapist, and I really feel like when I'm researching a drug or a disorder, it's not complete without some first-hand posts from people with experience.
Sure, the research is important. But, for example, I might read that a certain drug is extremely dangerous if used every day even in small amounts, and then find only ONE post about someone complaining about it when used that way.
It is so great to watch this group grow! Anyway, great to have you with us... some of us come and go, or get busy for a few weeks, but we always post back. If it's urgent, post a separate thread with "urgent" in the title or something, and someone will usually get back to you pretty fast.
Best,
--Cat
Michelle, I was diagnosed on Feb. 6, 2008.
My 'Medical Team" seems to trace it back 10 years or more.
All that time I just had one 'crazy' medical incident after the next.
I hope all are enjoying every bit of life they can!
Teisha