Mixed Connective Tissue Disease with RA....Anyone?

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Kadi223

Posted Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:57 AM

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Hello,

I'm new to these posts, I'm looking for other people who have RA with the additional diagnosis of MCTD. I've had RA for 14 years, and MCTD for going on 6 years.

I did really well on Enbrel with just the RA but when hit with the MCTD wow, did I go downhill fast!! I actually had to stop working in 2007..I couldn't even stand up or walk. I'm much better since not working, but now I'm bored and somewhat depressed at times. I'm single, no children and never married. Don't have much family, and those I do have, are not around at all.

It's extremely tough being in this situation and I was wondering if there are other single's handling all of this on their own. I try and keep a positive attitude and my sense of humor sees me thru a lot! My Dr.'s always tell me I handle it well, but how else are you going to handle it!!

I've always been an independent and strong person, and I need that now more than ever. I can't stand people who sit around and cry and complain, and half of them have husbands and kids to help them...they would no doubt crumble if going it alone.

Ok, enough venting..lol.

Thanks,
Karen Smile

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