DEAR DR. GOTT: I read a recent article about a disease. I think it was a four-letter acronym and an autoimmune disorder. I believe the symptoms included joint swelling and pain. It sounds similar to symptoms I have, but I lost the article.
DEAR READER: I believe the article you are referring discussed MCTD, or mixed connective tissue disease. You can reread the article on my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com/childhood-joint-pain-and-fainting-in-the-elderly.
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