A Rheumatologist Explains: Mixed Connected Tissue Disorder

Getting a diagnosis of Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD) is confusing. Is it Lupus? Is it Arthritis? Is it Scleroderma?Learning how to frame this diagnosis will help you better understand your symptoms and partner with your doctor so that you can start feeling better!

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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:15 How we categorize autoimmune conditions
5:34 How we categorize MCTD
7:04 Lupus + Myositis + Scleroderma
8:52 Common MCTD symptoms
9:56 The anti-RNP antibody
11:50 MCTD is not Lupus
14:38 How to think about YOUR MCTD - what is the driver?

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Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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