Re: Re:INFO - Rheumatoid arthritis or lupus - which is it?/

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Usually, " mixed connective tissue disease " refers to an overlap of

lupus, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), and polymyositis. People with

MCTD often have anti-RNP antibodies.

http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3417.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mixed-connective-tissue-disease/DS00675

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16955

The coexistence of lupus and RA in an individual is sometimes called " rhupus. "

In true rhupus, the individual has highly RF and/or anti-CCP positive,

erosive RA plus anti-dsDNA and/or anti-Sm (or other antibodies

specific to lupus - not just ANA) positive lupus with kidney and/or

central nervous system involvement.

Not an MD

On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 7:42 PM, ktandtm <ktandtm@...> wrote:

> I am one who is blessed with both. I actually have MCTD (mixed

> connective tissue disease) and I have overlap of lupus and RA. I

> guess I am special. LOL

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