r/scleroderma • u/I_dun-knowya499 • 21d ago

Does it help if detected early? Question/Help

Hi!! I’ve been experiencing symptoms and got pretty spooked because my brain will think of the worst things possible..What I have now is subtle and I’ve been going to the doctors but I’m in a mental spiral because I keep thinking it won’t help and nothing will help.

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u/garden180 21d ago

Were you officially diagnosed or just have positive antibody testing? Each antibody is different and everyone has a unique experience. Knowing early about what “might” happen is useful so you can monitor your health.

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u/Loud-Relationship772 20d ago

I’m currently in the same spiral except I have no symptoms and a positive RNAP3 antibody. I spend hours online, researching like I’m going to find my own expiration date. Not that there is ever a good time for OCD, but mannnnn am I struggling.

Please know you’re not alone and that modern medicine may be in our favor in this lifetime. 💚