Thank you for the help, everyone! I switched to the name brand, and so far, have had no problems!! Whew!!! Be blessed today! We all have so much to be thankful for, if we just look at our world with...
Thank you, Joy! It's the generic brand. Perhaps I should ask for the name brand and see what happens. I'll check with the pharmacist tomorrow. I appreciate your input!!!...
Hello All. I hate to bring up this topic, but this is the "safest" place to do so. I started taking Plaquenill about a month ago, and generally speaking, I feel so much better. However, just about...
Hi, Bill! I just read your response, immediately after having found the AARDA website, and sending an email to them regarding volunteer work. How funny is that? Thank you so much for your response...
Hello, All! I hope and pray you're having a wonderful Saturday! I've been doing online research on MCTD and have been unable to find an organization/association dedicated to MCTD. I've noticed that...
Bsime said... Never had a problem with fevers. I think many do because their immune system is screwed up (medical term) and they have low grade infections. Best treatment is probably to get the...
Thank you, Joy!! DX = Raynaud's and MCTD. Finally! Now I can move forward. :) Hugs to you!!!!...
Well, today is my first visit to the Rheumatologist since my bloodwork came back with ANA/RNP results. I'm nervous! So afraid of going home with no answers again. Prayers appreciated! Appt. is 3 p.m....
Thanks, Joy!...
I hope and pray that everyone has a blessed, joyful and peace-filled day! So happy to be a part of this group and just wanted to drop a note of encouragement!!!...
High blood pressure?? Really??? Ugh!! Is this an added symptom of the probable MCTD? 151/111 at dr.'s office, and he said the lower number is in the "stroke" range. 166/90 just before bed. Now what?...
Thanks, Joy! That's a great idea! I used my mom's one time while she was on my scooter, and it really helped! I'm going to ask the doc about it tomorrow. :)...
Thank you, Bill!!!!!...
Bill... I have one more question. (Sorry!) Do you have any suggestions of what would help me walk without so much pain/weakness? I have a wheelchair, but definitely need more excersise. Have you ever...
Oh my goodness... this forum is already changing from overwhelming to comforting! These posts are helping me to realize that I don't have to be alone in this. Thank you so much, all of you! Lady Bug...
Hi, Bill! Did you run a low-grade fever most days? I have been monitoring mine for a week or so and it's usually low-grade or below "norm". I'm currently taking Gabupentin. I was on a high dose of...
BSIME - You have helped so many people here! Thank you on behalf of so many!!!...
Well, just picked up bloodwork. Anti. Nucler Ag RNP Antiboies = 3.6 (normal range 0.0-0.9) ANA Direct/ Anti-DNA (DS) = 2 Mean anything to anyone? LOL...
:) You Two Just Made me SMILE!!!...
I really appreciate everyone's input and support! I am definitely having a tough time. I am so filled with pain and weakness that discouragement has set in this week. I've read a few posts here on...
Hello, All... I too have had that sensation, and am a Fibro sufferer. I thought it was related to my Degenerative Disc Disease and pinched nerves along my spinal column, as the sensation went in hand...
Hi, Mary Ann. It's very nice to meet you! It'll be a month before I see the Rheumatologist again for an official diagnosis. I've had Lupus symptoms for 20 years, but my bloodwork has always come back...
Thank you, Joy! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hello, All! This is my first post on this Forum, and am so happy to have found it! I have a quick question... does anyone know: If you have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, does this mean that you...