So I was debating posting this here, but I feel like I would have quite a bit of support here... So a few months ago I was diagnosed with both lupus and RA.. A couple weeks ago I went to the rhumatolgist and had further blood work.. I went yesterday for the results and on top of the lupus and RA she also diagnosed me with scleroderma and an autoimmune disease called mixed connective tissue disease.. I was okay with all of the diagnosis' until she said that the average life expectancy of the MCTD was only 6-10 years after diagnosis.. I'm not posting this for pity or for anyone to feel sorry for me, but because I feel like I would get more support on this app then I would anywhere else.. I just want to ask you ladies to keep me and my family in your prayers as we're still trying to figure this out and wrap our heads around the news.. this is going to be hard, and it hasn't actually even hit me yet, but I'm just trying to stay strong the best I can! 💔😭
I hope u get to feeling better girl. I'm sorry and u r definitely in my prayers