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A member asked:

Have undifferentiated connective tissue disease diagnosis.why didn't my labs ever show any inflammation from the start but methotrexate works great?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See details: I personally believe that mctd is grossly over diagnosed. Cannot comment without knowing all lab results and your specific symptoms.

Dr Ihle agreed

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.

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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