Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with MCTD and have been seeing a Rheum 2x so far. I have had blood labs and X-rays taken. I have nit been given my Blood labs/reports which is a concern for me. Verbally I have been told I have a lot of inflammation in my blood. My Internist ordered Ultrasounds on every and all veins/arteries, organs and all show no signs of plaque. My blood pressure is normal HDL is high LDL is bait high (202). I had a gastric bypass 2003 and have increased my weight in past 4 years when symptoms (I guess of the MCTD) began to occur (again) I am 52 yrs. Menopausal, had thyroidectomy in 2010.....Who would be my best bet for a primary care Phys. and I do not have Arthritis...but am in chronic pain - I feel it to be nerve pain although at this point - I just need some kind of answers and I am not really getting anything from the MD. s I am currently seeing. I understand that MCTD is complex and the other issues I have make it much more complex but I really need some kind of help and relief. I do feel better this year (pain wise) than last year but I have really changed my life style and socialization because I can not anticipate my condition.