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Yes, many MyLupusTeam members have shared experiences with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD). It's actually more common than you might think among people navigating a lupus diagnosis.

One MyLupusTeam member shared: "My doctor teeters between diagnosing me with lupus and MCTD. I have several markers for lupus but not Show Full Answer

Yes, many MyLupusTeam members have shared experiences with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD). It's actually more common than you might think among people navigating a lupus diagnosis.

One MyLupusTeam member shared: "My doctor teeters between diagnosing me with lupus and MCTD. I have several markers for lupus but not enough for a definitive diagnosis." Others replied with similar stories, including one who said their diagnosis was "MCTD leaning toward lupus." MCTD is considered an "overlap syndrome," meaning symptoms of multiple conditions appear at the same time. With MCTD, symptoms can include:

- Joint pain, inflammation, and swelling
- Hair loss
- Skin rashes after sun exposure
- Swollen hands
- Trouble swallowing
- Fingers turning blue or white in the cold (Raynaud's phenomenon)

A key marker doctors look for is a positive RNP antibody test, alongside symptoms, to help confirm an MCTD diagnosis. It's always worth having an open conversation with your rheumatologist about what your specific symptoms and test results mean for you. They can help clarify whether your diagnosis leans more toward lupus, MCTD, or both.

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