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Have undifferentiated connective tissue disease diagnosis.why didn't my labs ever show any inflammation from the start but methotrexate works great?
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See details: I personally believe that mctd is grossly over diagnosed. Cannot comment without knowing all lab results and your specific symptoms.
Answered 7/27/2013
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See below: Sometimes undifferentiated connective tissue maybe early RA or other inflammatory arthritis which can respond to methotrexate.
Answered 6/10/2014
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