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What's the difference between mixed connective tissue disease and fibromyalgia? im confused.

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Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Unrelated: These two issues are unrelated. Mctd is an autoimmune disease. Fibromyalgia is a disorder of chronic widespread pain manifesting as tender points and fatigue.

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Answered 7/30/2012

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A member asked:

What's the difference between mixed connective tissue disease and fibromyalgia? im confused.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mehul Desai answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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