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lupus?

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mumtoaandj · 26/01/2013 07:50

could i have lupus? i have suffered with clinical depression since i was 18 (now 36). My most recent bout started september following a miscarriage. I felt physically poorly for month, very cold, unable to warm up, extremely sleepy and weight gain, i had my thyroid checked in october apparently all ok. For the last 2 months i have had terrible arm ache, my lower forearms and upper arms ache so much as if i have been wallpapering the ceiling. I cannot comb my hair without the heavy ache taking over. I am physically exhausted, have had to stop work from sheer exhaustion. the doctor thinks it is depression.
I have also had a red rash across my cheeks since october- which doesnt go. I did mention this to the doctors in october but nothing was said.
So i googled the rash and i am pretty sure it looks like the lupus rash but not as clustered.
i had a full blood test last week and everything ok.
should i mention lupus or just be quiet?

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mankyscotslass · 26/01/2013 07:55

I would mention it and ask for a referral to get it checked - a lot of GP's are not familiar with it at all - it took mums GP 15 years to refer her and she is now confirmed as having it.

mumtoaandj · 26/01/2013 07:56

i will- will they think i am a hypochondriac? do i say i think i have lupus or please listen again to my symptoms and look at my face.

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Hixx · 21/09/2024 09:59

Hello iknow this is so old but was their any update

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