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...
Good morning. They changed the forcast again and it tis RAINING! Might get another picking of green beans and peppers yet. Supposed to rain tomorrow too.
Of course, I didnt sleep at all last night. Have a seminar today about how to catch the symptoms of a patients downward spiral before it becomes a life threatening thing. Hope I can stay awake. Of course, right now,I couldnt sleep if my life depended upon it.
Ended up at the Dr. yesterday. Have another urinary tract infection. 3rd or 4th this year I think, but could be more. Dr said my urine was "gross". It feels that way. Lately have had swollen glands, ear aches, rash on the hind quarters, infected cysts, and diarrhea as well. Been putting off the Dr visits as I am just tired of going. But this fruit basket of stuff needs to be taken care of I guess. The visit yesterday was just for the UTI as he fit me in at the end of the day. Maybe the antibiotics will take care of some of it. I see the gyno next week as well as the dentist. Oh yeah, forgot about the crown and needing the root canal. God, I am so tired.
Sorry to rant so much. Guess the fatigue is getting to me. Anyway, Josee, I am still working but maybe not for much longer. I think I will miss it. I get to deal with very complex problems and crazy situations. I love it most of the time. My husband says that when I do quit I wont have the entertainment to talk about anymore.
I do admire how you keep everyone straight.
Hope everyone has a great day and next time I post I promise to be more positive.
Mary Ann
Of course, I didnt sleep at all last night. Have a seminar today about how to catch the symptoms of a patients downward spiral before it becomes a life threatening thing. Hope I can stay awake. Of course, right now,I couldnt sleep if my life depended upon it.
Ended up at the Dr. yesterday. Have another urinary tract infection. 3rd or 4th this year I think, but could be more. Dr said my urine was "gross". It feels that way. Lately have had swollen glands, ear aches, rash on the hind quarters, infected cysts, and diarrhea as well. Been putting off the Dr visits as I am just tired of going. But this fruit basket of stuff needs to be taken care of I guess. The visit yesterday was just for the UTI as he fit me in at the end of the day. Maybe the antibiotics will take care of some of it. I see the gyno next week as well as the dentist. Oh yeah, forgot about the crown and needing the root canal. God, I am so tired.
Sorry to rant so much. Guess the fatigue is getting to me. Anyway, Josee, I am still working but maybe not for much longer. I think I will miss it. I get to deal with very complex problems and crazy situations. I love it most of the time. My husband says that when I do quit I wont have the entertainment to talk about anymore.
I do admire how you keep everyone straight.
Hope everyone has a great day and next time I post I promise to be more positive.
Mary Ann
I seem to be having a bad week this week, past 3 days are not so good, and I have lost all appetite it seems.. that seems to come and go with me. Oh well, when I read some of your updates, I feel I shouldn't be complaining.. my issues seem to be so mild comapared to a lot of you.
Wishing you all happy and pain-free days..
Melissa
Melissa...I never formally said "hello", so "hello"! I hope your week gets better:)
Cat, Josee, dallas, snap, jamie, chloe, as always...hope you're all doing well. I'm always thinking of you all. Sending only positive energy your way. I even do an extra couple of minutes on the treadmill for you all;)
Last night I lifted...chest day. I benched 95 for 5 reps in my 4th set! Did some incline presses...95 lbs and dumbell presses...only 30 lb db...eh, got tired! Then ran a 10 minute mile!!! My personal best. So, you're all on my mind when i'm doing these things...sending extra strength your way!
Have a pain free, peaceful day!
Oddman
Mary Ann
* Change a tire on my wife's car
* Get the tire fixed.
Changing the tire took me almost two hours, partly because the lug nuts were jammed, but mostly the heat.
I felt pretty miserable. I'm an unconventional guy, but at weak moments, I do fall prey to stereotypes. I was sweating so hard, and so exhausted... there was one bad moment when I thought, "Any 50-year-old man who can't change a damn tire is ready for the glue factory." Of course, it passed... but man, I'm wiped out!