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 have had that itch, welty, red rash for about a week now. And again, where did it come from, why wont it go away, and how long will I have it? Woke up this morning with ANOTHER FREAKING BLADDER INFECTION! So frustrated. I see the dermatologist, allergist, and cardiologist next week. My heart is skipping like mad. I see the cardiac interventionist next Friday for the EP study with possible ablation. Now I have to see the family doc today. Maybe he can help with the rash, but I have my doubts. He will probably tell me to see the dermatologist. This is getting very old and I am feeling very old.
On the bright side, I got my vegetable garden partially planted and will not have to plant more for a couple of weeks. The tomatoes and peppers I started all came up and look pretty good. Spring has sprung and the birds are going crazy.
Think I will go throw up now.
Mary Ann
On the bright side, I got my vegetable garden partially planted and will not have to plant more for a couple of weeks. The tomatoes and peppers I started all came up and look pretty good. Spring has sprung and the birds are going crazy.
Think I will go throw up now.
Mary Ann
Mary Ann
Mary Ann
It is funny, I never had any problems with infections or anything like that, except when I am not drinking-- like now. Let us hope this is not the start of a new pattern.
I am sick as a dog with a head cold, had to fly to Maryland to put my dad in the hospital, ruptured an eardrum, just a small perforation. Not too painful, doctor said it should heal, but no swimming or exercise for a while, so you can imagine how cranky I am getting!
I am glad you are growing something.
--MJJ
Mary Ann
Keeping you in my prayers for the EP study and possible ablation.
So glad spring has sprung!
Terrilynne
I hope you get some answers from all the docs.
Beth
Went to the dermatologist. Gave me tetracycline for the rosacea, it is still flaring. It is inflammation of the dermas. Another place that is inflammed. And steroid cream for the rash. She says it is a form of eczema.
Tomorrow to the cardiologist and Friday to the hospital. Lets get this over with!
Wish me luck.
Mary Ann
P.S. The Celedon Poppies are gorgeous, the Primroses are in full bloom, the Red Bud trees, Cherry trees and Dogwoods are lovely! And the veggies are growing!