I'm 26, male, and suffering.

I have been somewhat yet not officially chasing this mess down since late 98. I
still don't have
a diagnosis. But unofficially my doctor has confirmed UCTD with an inclination
to lupus or
scleroderma due to my blood tests from back yonder when. We believe it has
relation to do
with my hand skin condition, but it's unverified.

As of late, I haven't had activity of disease, and been doing good. But as it
is, auto-immune is
very devious. It's prone to attack with absoutely no warning. As such, my hands
exploded this
week and I couldn't breathe.

Hopefully, soon, I shall have a blood test where my doctor can help further a dx
and get me
some relief.

I have a litany of complaints regarding pains encountered over the last half
dozen years. But
I'll refrain from doing so until I definitely can detail them. I seriously doubt
"feeling like I've
been runned over by a train" is a qualified description. :)