I have had non-specific connective tissue disorder for a long time. I read about!

I have had non-specific connective tissue disorder for a long time. I read about Lupus, and I wonder why.....?

my doctor is so hesitant to call it that. Is there a reason why doctors try not like to use the term Lupus?

2 weeks ago
It has also been called mixed connective tissue disorder.

2 weeks ago
To the Crusader
I am every bit as ill as someone diagnosed with lupus. I would be glad I DON"T have Lupus if I didn't have it's symptoms along with many others.

2 weeks ago
Karmakitty,
I do have high ANA results, but thanks for your answer. It was something I should have mentioned>

2 weeks ago
Kestrelk8,
Thanks for a very informative answer.

he is hesitant to call it lupus because its not exactly lupus. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic scleroderma and is therefore considered an overlap syndrome.