Category Archives: Connective Tissue Disorders

Connective tissue is the material inside your body that supports many of its parts. It is the “cellular glue” that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. Cartilage and fat are examples of connective tissue.

There are over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. Some, like cellulitis, are the result of an infection. Injuries can cause connective tissue disorders, such as scars. Others, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta, are genetic. Still others, like scleroderma, have no known cause. Each disorder has its own symptoms and needs different treatment.

Types of autoimmune arthritis, part two – Examiner

in adults (in whom it is referred to as Adult-Onset Still’s Disease). Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an uncommon autoimmune disorder that causes overlapping features of primarily three connective tissue diseases — lupus, scleroderma and … Bing News – … Continue reading

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Why Does My Rheumatologist Order An ANA Test?

Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are commonly seen in autoimmune diseases. While a positive ANA is not diagnostic of an autoimmune condition, it is seen often in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis, Sjogren’s disease, polymyositis, and rheumatoid arthritis. … Continue reading

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Joe Satriani, Steve Vai on their co-headline concert: A Benefit For Cliff II – MusicRadar.com

Today, he is suffering from a host of auto-immune and connective tissue disorders that are simultaneously attacking his immune system, a 1 in 100 million occurrence that causes severe pain and physical debilitation. “Cliff is very, very important to both … Continue reading

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According to Winnie – Pelvic Floor Disorder – Dr. Bela Kudish – Orlando Health

Dr. Bela Kudish discusses Pelvic Floor Disorder Examples of pelvic floor dysfunction include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and anal incontinence. Many women are reluctant to discuss these problems, but continuing advancements in treatment for pelvic floor disorders can benefit … Continue reading

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Keep Checking…Are you sure it is Fibromyalgia?

So you have been told that you have Fibromyalgia, but are you sure? It seems that fibromyalgia has become the all-encompassing diagnosis when doctors cannot find something wrong or because of insufficient testing. However, some common health issues present similar … Continue reading

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Lupus or MCTD? (1-26-10)

Hey Everyone! Hope everyone is doing well and getting through this winter. I recently went to UCLA for my doctors appointment. The doctor there was great and very helpful. If you have any questions go ahead and message me. I … Continue reading

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Will Shoulder Stretches Help a Frozen Shoulder? – Associated Content

People who have certain conditions such as diabetes, connective tissue disorders and lung or heart problems are more likely to have adhesive capsulitis – as are people who have had their arm and shoulder immobilized in a sling or cast. … Continue reading

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Re: SiCKO Movie — Michael Moore Wants to Hear From You

In 1997 I was diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, an extremely rare autoimmune disorder (think TV’s “House”). I spent about 2 1/2 years in and out of the hospital with my longest stay being a month long. I also … Continue reading

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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

Hoping to spread the word about MCTD by making more videos, please watch. Video Rating: 0 / 5

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Growing pains’ can indicate problems – Daily Oklahoman

I had no fevers, redness or swelling, but just a few years later was hit with mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), including rheumatoid arthritis. I am happy that you told the child’s granny to look for other symptoms, such as … Continue reading

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