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...
Welcome to our newcomers!
Better day for me, today! Slept most of the day yesterday. Back pain was really getting to me, but a hot pad helped take the spasms away.
Seems like this weekend has been hard on everyone.
Josee- Hope your new treatment works fast so you feel better soon.
Era-I like both your pictures. You are lovely.
Cat- Hope your car works out. We are looking at foundation work on our house. Very espensive. I keep thinking about what you are going through with the remodel to your home. AAAAAA!
Want to write to the New Guy but turned the page and cannot remember his name! I have had the leg weakness and shaking too. Many times, it is dehydration. Dont know if others have this problem, but I get dehydrated really fast. Have to drink water all the time. It is not just dry mouth (Sjogrens) but concentrated urine. Like I take a drink and shortly there after, go to the bathroom and lose it. In the heat, I get dry very fast and get dizzy, feel faint and weak. Try keeping your fluid intake up and see if that helps.
Better day for me, today! Slept most of the day yesterday. Back pain was really getting to me, but a hot pad helped take the spasms away.
Seems like this weekend has been hard on everyone.
Josee- Hope your new treatment works fast so you feel better soon.
Era-I like both your pictures. You are lovely.
Cat- Hope your car works out. We are looking at foundation work on our house. Very espensive. I keep thinking about what you are going through with the remodel to your home. AAAAAA!
Want to write to the New Guy but turned the page and cannot remember his name! I have had the leg weakness and shaking too. Many times, it is dehydration. Dont know if others have this problem, but I get dehydrated really fast. Have to drink water all the time. It is not just dry mouth (Sjogrens) but concentrated urine. Like I take a drink and shortly there after, go to the bathroom and lose it. In the heat, I get dry very fast and get dizzy, feel faint and weak. Try keeping your fluid intake up and see if that helps.
Have a good day!
I did too much the last 2 days and paid for it today. I awoke to a swollen achy knee and felt awful. I am so wiped out. I laid in bed until almost noon. I didn't get in the shower til after 3pm.
Cat- thank you for the encouragement. Hope you get the car you want.
Dallas I hope the tornados go around you.
see everyone tomorrow.
Lise'
Just a quick check in to report for roll-call. I've had a busy day and I'm gald to see that all of you are getting the rest that you so deserve!! I'll chat longer tomorrow. Ciao for now!
Jose