If I had a connective tissue disease..would this show up on a blood test testing for all auto immune diseases?

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I can't be bothered going into all the symptoms because I've done it loads before..but the main ones are loose skin,arthirits looking bones..chest pain etc...

ANYWAY...IF I did have a connective tissue disease..would this show on a test for all auto immune diseases...I've already had a rheumatoid test that came back ok..

Thanks
Well the great thing about the rheumatoid test is that it is a great screening test for rheumatoid but also provides some false positives as well. Normally the test used to screen for lupus is the FANAS test but once again that only screens for lupus. As for symptoms of lupus, they tend to be fever, weight loss, malaise, and arthritis. Also people who have lupus tend to show a "butterfly" shaped rash. just schedule an appointment with your doctor and write down your symptoms before you go in so that you remember all of them.  (+ info)

83.Explain why drugs used to treat connective tissue diseases are not used to treat immunosuppressive disease?

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be detailed please.
Connective tissue diseases such as Lupus or rheumatoid arthritis feature abnormal immune system response that then reacts with the collagen and elastin in the joints. Treatments then work to suppress the immune system to stop the damage in the joints. One example of this is Etanercept (Enbrel) which is indicated for psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. This specific drug mediates the immune response
by inhibiting TNF activity through competitively binding to it and thus preventing interaction with cell surface reactors. This shuts down inflammation.

In patients with immunosuppressive disease turning down inflammation in compromised patients would mean there would be no defense against foreign bodies.   (+ info)

This is a question for a medical person. I have a connective tissue disease, called Lupus. ?

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I thought I had fatty tumors growing under my skin in and around the abdomen, hips and back area, so I went to a surgeon who told me that they could not be removed because they were not tumors:however, it was fatty tissue;a precursor from the disease and could not be removed through liposuction. Is this true, even though they are starting to be painful in hip area and lower abdomen?

Maggie
I've been in the Lupus community for the last 25 years and I've heard a lot of things but never about this. It is very possible that it is part of Discoid Lupus (skin lupus) but unless they did a biopsy they wouldn't be able to diagnose this. I've heard of nodules on the joints from damage to them. The funny thing about Lupus is that it is systemic, it can do pretty much anything to any part of the body. How long ago were you diagnosed with Lupus? Which form of the disease do you have, ie Systemic or Discoid. Other than your skin are there any other organs involved? If you do, infact have Lupus (an auto immune disease that can affect the connective tissue...not really a connective tissue disease).  (+ info)

Thyroid disease and now connective tissue disease as well, what's going on?

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I've had Hashimoto's thyroiditis for 4 years, now the doctor says I have an undifferentiated connective tissue disease as well. What could that turn out to be? Does this mean my immune system is getting worse?

Can multiple auto-immune diseases be a result of stress or just bad luck? Or something else?
Those are two auto-immune diseases - where your immune system mistakenly attacks things in your body. Unfortunately, if you have one auto-immune disease, you are at a much higher risk of getting another one. They can tend to come in clusters. It doesn't mean your immune system is getting worse, it just means you are someone who is more likely to develop autoimmune disorders than other people.  (+ info)

gelatin is derived from bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin of animals, traditionally cows. although?

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They also make it from some varieties of fish.
Yes vegetarians gello lovers, it is made from meat!!!  (+ info)

Is cracking skin tissue on the feet a possible symptom of lupus? what could cause this?

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I don't really wanna freak out, and I don't think my mom has lupus (of course I have no way of knowing now), but she was stating that the skin tissue on the bottom of her feet was cracking and breaking, creating almost what are cuts all over her feet. She said she is concerned that if this is apparent in other tissue she may have lupus. What could cause something like this sort of reaction to skin tissue? Is cracking skin tissue a symptom of lupus? She has degenerative disc disease if that information is good for evaluation.
Where on earth did she get the idea cracked feet could be caused by lupus? Cracked heels and feet are a very common problem--she just needs to see a good podiatrist. Symptoms of lupus are things like swelling, arthritis-like symptoms, fever and rashes, and fatigue.  (+ info)

Has anyone with MCTD had skin tags? When I ask my doctor she said "skin is a connective tissue" (?)?

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What is Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease in lamens terms?

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I'm going with my girl friend to the doctor and I want to ask some questions about this disease but dont' know what to ask?
It means that they know it is a connective tissue disease, but don't know which one because it isn't fitting all the criteria at this point. You might want to ask what will happen next in the course of the disease, about complications, etc. Looking up the different CTDs might give you more of an idea what to ask.

"Many connective-tissue diseases (CTDs) share common signs and symptoms, which frequently makes the diagnosis of a specific rheumatic disease difficult. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM), mixed connective-tissue disease (MCTD), and Sjögren syndrome (SS) can present with similar clinical features, particularly during the first 12 months of symptoms. Isolated Raynaud phenomenon, inflammatory polyarthritis, anemia, interstitial lung disease, or pleuropericarditis may occur without an obvious diagnosis. Screening serology findings, such as rheumatoid factor (RF) or antinuclear antibody (ANA), may be positive or negative under these clinical circumstances.

However, well-established connective-tissue diseases have defined, discrete diagnostic criteria. Patients who present with symptoms, positive serology results, or physical findings consistent with an established connective-tissue disease but not fulfilling classification criteria for one of these established connective-tissue diseases are diagnosed with undifferentiated connective-tissue disease (UCTD). UCTD is a relatively new entity, suggested by LeRoy et al in 1980. The definition of UCTD is still under debate, although it is becoming more clear. Mosca et al recently reviewed UCTD literature and proposed that preliminary classification criteria include (1) signs and symptoms suggestive of a connective-tissue disease, (2) positive ANA results, and (3) a disease that lasts at least 3 years."  (+ info)

I have been diagnosed with Undifferiented Connective Tissue Disease?

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I really don't understand what's going on. I had a low positive for Lupus, Vit D & calcium def. I can't understand the triggers of flares. This time was emotional upset for no reason at all, and the next day I can't hardly walk. I have worry that's irrational. I don't get it. I also have sun sensitivity, dry skin, swelling, mouth sores, etc. I'm not sleeping well at night. What's going on???
Try & stay away from caffeinated products like Soda pop, it breaks down & prevents absorption of Calcium & Vitamin D. Also, aspartame in diet drinks can cause liver toxicity in alot of auto-immune diseases. I have auto-immune problems too & I really advocate taking at least 15,000 IU of Vitamin D a day & 1200 mg of Calcium Citrate daily. It should really help cut down on your symptoms.Also, check the webm.d. website on Lupus, they have an interesting article on the use of low dose DHEA (available at health food stores) helping cut down on flares in patients.

As far as the trigger of your flares, if you are staying out of the sun then I would say it would be from your diet or medications. Are you taking any antibiotics or on the pill? Also, I have read to stay away from dairy products, tobacco, red meat, caffeine, salt, & sugary products. Tomatoes, peppers,& white potatoes contain a substance called solanine, which can contribute to pain & inflammation. Eggs, garlic, & onions are really good for you to eat, as they contain sulfur which is needed for the repair & rebuilding of bone, cartilage, & connective tissue.Fresh pineapple( not canned )is highly recommended because it contains Bromelain, an enzyme that is excellent in reducing inflammation.

Environmentally, they say that for some reason fluroscent & halogen lighting at home or work, can aggravate Lupus symptoms. Lack of sleep can also make symptoms worse too. Call your Dr. & see if they can give you a short term sleeping pill prescription, to use during your flares when the pain is the worst. Frustrating that the pain causes the insomnia & then the insomnia causes the symptoms to worsen!

I hope this helps! I know how frustrating auto-immune illnesses are & I feel like alot of physicians diagnose you & that's it.....they leave you hanging! In my case, I have spent the last couple of years researching all I can, otherwise, you go crazy with pain wondering what you did to cause your symptoms to come back. Hopefully, some things on this list will ring a bell with you & you can make some adjustments in your life. Hang in there! Good luck!!  (+ info)

Does connective tissue disease mean you cant tone?

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Supposivly I have this. But that can mean anything. I have a hard time keeping muscle though I notice though I work out. Could it be that?
connective tissue diseases are a very big category .but something in general they consume more protein and cause muscular atrophy because the chronic nature of the disease and effects on the articular and locomotor functions ,they are recommended to take a higher protein intake because of this  (+ info)

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