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   By RHall

   January 18, 2021

   <p>Hi Nora! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story. As someone new to mixed connective tissue disease, I imagine you've been doing some research. You may have already seen this, but we have a great article on MCTD that may be helpful for you! <a href='https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/arthritis-awareness-mixed-connective-tissue-disorder/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/arthritis-awareness-mixed-connective-tissue-disorder/</a> <br> <br> Welcome to the community! <br> <br> Warmly, <br> <br> Reggie (RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member)</p>

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   By Lawrence 'rick' Phillips Moderator

   January 21, 2021

   <p>Noragrace9: <br> <br> I have to admit i know very little about MCTD. I do have a friend who has been diagnosed. she suggested I took at this web site for information. Perhaps it will be helpful to you: <br> <br> <a href='https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/autoimmune-disorders-of-connective-tissue/mixed-connective-tissue-disease-mctd' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/autoimmune-disorders-of-connective-tissue/mixed-connective-tissue-disease-mctd</a> <br> <br> The website is sponsored by Merck, but it seems fairly generic. Given the few web sites I looked at it appears that hydroxychloroquine (PLAQUENIL) is a first line treatment. <br> <br> Here are two others I thought helpful. <br> <br> Mayo Clinic: <br> <br> <a href='https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mixed-connective-tissue-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375152' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mixed-connective-tissue-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375152</a> <br> <br> NIH: <br> <br> <a href='https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7051/mixed-connective-tissue-disease' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7051/mixed-connective-tissue-disease</a> <br> <br> I note that MCTD fits under the category of rare diseases. thus it mihgt be helpful to look at NORD - the National Organization of Rare Diseases <br> <br> <a href='https://rarediseases.org/for-patients-and-families/information-resources/rare-disease-information/' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer nofollow'>https://rarediseases.org/for-patients-and-families/information-resources/rare-disease-information/</a> <br> <br> I hope this is helpful to you. I wish I could be more helpful. <br> <br> rick - moderator</p>

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   By rsims

   February 21, 2021

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