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03-29-2021 06:33 AM
I'm in the process of getting diagnosed with some type of connective tissue disorder. It's not rheumatoid arthritis. Some skin thing.
Just wondering if any of you are dealing with this and what your experiences have been.
Thanks
03-29-2021 08:31 AM - edited 03-29-2021 08:33 AM
Is it lupus erythematosus? Systemic lupus erythematosus is the kind that involves other organs but just plain LE involves the skin but there is more than one connective tissue skin disorder, so once you have a specific name, you can be more specific and so can those responding.
03-29-2021 08:48 AM - edited 03-29-2021 09:04 AM
I was diagnosed with scleroderma almost twenty years ago. It has affected almost everything in and on my body, not to mention the emotional and psychological effects which have also happened to me.
Scleroderma means 'hard skin'. But it is more than just an autoimmune skin disorder. It involves everything which has connective tissue....and that's almost everything.
I have heart valve, lung and kidney involvement. Malnutrition and low vitamin levels from malabsorption issues. Incontinence (comes and goes) with both #1 and #2. My hands are permanently in fists where my fingers can't move and cutting my nails has become a huge problem...my rheumy suggested I get my nails permanently removed. I have chronic joint pain everywhere, my neck especially. I have dental problems....lost 6 teeth and gums have receded so much that now I need work done. I have extreme hair loss. My skin is so tight in areas, including my face, that it hurts and itches all the time.
There's more. I know! I sound like a complete mess but that's what it is. It's taken a long time to get along with living and there were times I thought I couldn't do it any more. But I'm still here and doing okay.
03-29-2021 08:58 AM
There is a demonstrative rash with Psoriatic arthritis .
03-29-2021 09:04 AM
@SilleeMee Read your post twice - I can't imagine going through what you have to endure daily. My heart goes out to you - - truly.
Prayers for you...............
03-29-2021 09:17 AM
@SilleeMee OMG! I'm so sorry for your pain & discomfort.I had no idea you were going through so much.Your're my new hero!! 💐
03-29-2021 09:30 AM
@SilleeMee , I have a dear friend with scoloderma so I will send an extra prayer for you.
03-29-2021 09:32 AM
We never know what life is like for any of the posters on this board. I am so sorry that you have to endure so many difficult ailments. My thoughts will always be with you: no more complaining about my truly minor aging issues !
Don't know how you came to choose your nickname here, but I will think of you as " CourageousMee " !!!
03-29-2021 10:42 AM
In my wreckage I've found hidden treasures in myself. Things like being more humble, being more compassionate and learning to live for today...in the moment! Everything happens for a reason, good and bad.
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