Update: I know this forum doesn't get a lot of traffic so this is for whoever comes along later and reads it. TL;DR: My first rheumy mis-diagnosed me. I don't have MCTD. Advice: Find a rheumy who...
Sorry if I seem like I'm spamming. I'm learning a lot and asking more questions to learn more. For the gentlemen on here, have you or your Dr looked into getting testosterone shots? Part of my issue...
LupielCURn - mine too. Lymphs have been 9-11.5 over the last month, and neutrinophils have been 77-80. The PA that does our work physicals says that may be due to fighting an infection as mine have...
Curious if there are other active duty career firefighters/first responders who have MCTD, Lupus, or any other such AI disease out there. I'm interested in hearing how you handle the job, getting up...
When I had mine I heard drinking a lot of straight lemon juice or lemon essential oil would dissolve it. My urologist in my post-stone care also recommended eating citrus every day. Maybe it worked....
I'm a 44yo male. Married with 4 kids (10-17). I've been a firefighter/paramedic for 18 years. Mostly, I enjoy obstacle course racing and trail running, which I train for running 15 miles/week and...