MCTD questions

[Mouse24]

Hello all i was diagnosed with MCTD a few days ago. Im just wondering if anyone knows if this condition can affect seasonal allergies. Or if since my immune system is awful is that why theyre so bad? I have tried nasal sprays a humidifier all sorts of allergy medicines (allegra zyrtec claratin benadryl) nothing seems to help!!

[weathervane]

I know that it may sound a bit simple but my son has found that a spoonful a day of locally sourced honey has really helped him . I has to hunt it down to a small greengrocers but it was worth it for him . I wish you luck with something that works for you .

[Barnclown]

Hello mouse

Yes, in my experience, your MCTD immune dysfunction & connective tissue disorder can make ENT reactivity more persistent & "worse" when it flares.

I have systemic lupus SLE which is very similar in MANY ways to MCTD....and I have this problem. Luckily for me, my ENT clinic told me to use NeilMed Sinus Rinses regularly...they are vvv therapeutic and help minimise these signs & symptoms so long as I use them regularly (when things are flaring, I sinus rinse daily). I get my NeilMed products from amazon, but most good chemists supply them. Here is a link:

neilmed.com/uk/satools.php

Now you're diagnosed with MCTD, you might find lots of good company here on the HealthUnlocked Lupus UK Forum....there are quite a few people there with MCTD (but maybe you're on the Lupus UK forum already)...here is a link:

healthunlocked.com/lupusuk

Take care

🍀🍀🍀🍀 coco

[zenabb]

1000mgs of vitamin C works for me.

[Lupiknits]

Generic cetirizine twice a day here when allergies are at their worst from tree pollen (with medical permission because the usual dose is once) then once a day for my year round problems, with no apparent side effects for me. I say generic because you can get a month's supply for around £1 -2 and it's the same ingredient as a lot of the very expensive well advertised ones. The Neilmed sinus rinse sounds good. I don't need that, just occasional eyedrops.

I haven't noticed any improvement in allergies from the meds for my auto immune issues. Like coco, I'm on the lupus forum too.