<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> For those of you with connective tissue disease or UCTD -- how do you treat the muscle weakness/fatigue? Although I haven't been diagnosed "yet" -- I'm highly suspect that I have the antibodies. I do have cardiolypin antibodies which are "related" to Lupus but not the actual disease. I plan to have the doc run blood work for CTD but don't know which test to ask for. Any help from you would be greatly appreciated. I have been able to lessen the weakness/fatigue with the gf diet and have been very careful about cross contamination. I also suffer from cronic tendonitis and bursitis in the shoulder and hip. It's been present for over 10 years now. MRI shows impingment in the shoulder due to swollen muscles. I also have some strange skin disorders from time to time as well as ulcers in the mouth and nose. If you have UCTD or CTD and use something to treat the weakness/fatigue - please email me. Also, if you have suggestions for tests I should request. Thanks! Jill/Texas