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How Can Connective-tissue Disease Be Treated?

Hello Doctor, I am a 51-year-old female who has been on 400 mg of Plaquenil for the better part of 9 years. Official diagnosis at this time is undifferentiated connective tissue disease/disorder, with the thought that it is most likely SLE. The Plaquenil has been helpful with the stiffness and soreness of joints. However, I am experiencing burning sensations on my skin, with a red rash that develops on my chest and neck. The sensation is like gasoline has been poured on my body and a match struck and I ve been ignited. I have been on prednisone (20 or 25 mg for 14-20 days - approximately) and that was in June of 2014. I m currently in a really bad flare with the burning sensation, fever, headaches, exhaustion, dizziness, weakness. I will be seeing my rheumotologist on Monday. Can you suggest some additional or alternative medications that may help get my flare under control? Thank you, Stephanie G.
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Hello,

There's no cure for mixed connective tissue disease. But medication can help manage the signs and symptoms. You might need treatment only during flare-ups.

If you have a more serious form of the disease, you might need continuous medication.

Corticosteroids are usually effective, especially when the disease is diagnosed early.

Mild cases can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hydroxychloroquine or similar drugs, or very low doses of corticosteroid.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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How Can Connective-tissue Disease Be Treated?

Hello, There s no cure for mixed connective tissue disease. But medication can help manage the signs and symptoms. You might need treatment only during flare-ups. If you have a more serious form of the disease, you might need continuous medication. Corticosteroids are usually effective, especially when the disease is diagnosed early. Mild cases can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), hydroxychloroquine or similar drugs, or very low doses of corticosteroid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician