u/WizardRamiel

Howdy, I’m a 27M who was just diagnosed with MCTD by my rheumatologist after experiencing widespread joint/muscle pain, particularly in my neck, back, knees, and forearms, along with occasional skin hypersensitivity and breathing discomfort.

\*\*My bloodwork:\*\*
ANA: Positive
Anti-RNP: 2.2 AI (high)
ESR: 47 (high)
Creatinine: 0.90 (normal)
eGFR: 120 (normal)
AST/ALT: 16/17 (normal)
WBC: 6.8 (normal)
Hemoglobin: 14.1 (normal)
Platelets: 301 (normal)
\*\*I’ve never experienced Raynaud’s or swollen/puffy hands\*\*, which seems unusual for MCTD.
My rheumatologist was very confident in the diagnosis but didn’t explain much. She essentially said my labs and symptoms confirmed MCTD, compared it briefly to lupus, prescribed azathioprine 50 mg daily, and ordered a chest CT.
I’m wondering if anyone has had similar labs or symptoms, especially without Raynaud’s. \*\*Has anyone been misdiagnosed with MCTD or later had their diagnosis changed to UCTD or something else?\*\*
Not questioning my doctor’s expertise, just trying to better understand my diagnosis and hear other people’s experiences. Thanks!

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I’ve been taking 300mg Wellbutrin XL and 20mg Lexapro for about a year now, and overall they’ve been life-changing. My anxiety and depression are much better than they used to be.

One thing I still struggle with, though, is constant intrusive thoughts about death—my own, the people I love, and just mortality in general. I also tend to get stuck in deep thought spirals over things that are ultimately insignificant. My brain seems to latch onto a topic and analyze it endlessly.

Another odd thing: I recently started taking both medications right before bed, and somehow I actually sleep better that way. Caffeine also tends to make me sleepy instead of energized.

For those who have dealt with intrusive thoughts, rumination, or OCD-like thought spirals, did you find that adding another medication or switching medications helped? If so, what worked for you?

I’m planning to talk with my doctor at my next appointment and would appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. Thanks.

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