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Help with autoimmune disease symptoms

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jennifer10322
jennifer10322

Hi I have been feeling unwell for 6 months now. Worsening fatigue, nausea, flu like symptoms that happen randomly, feeling cold and hot spells (without fever) joint aches and pains, malaise and a general sense of feeling unwell, dry brittle hair that breaks easily, weight loss despite normal appetite. No one I have seen has an idea what is causing all this. Suggestions welcome.

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  • jennifer10322
    jennifer10322

    Posted

    I had thought it was Lupus for a while. I saw an endocrinologist who also suspects lupus so referred to rheumatology and dermatology. I also developed a sun allergy. Do you think Lupus too? It's so frustrating as i am unable to work now because of the flare ups which are more frequently.

    • Ruffus
      Ruffus jennifer10322

      Posted

      Sun allergy is an indicator of Lupus it can also help cause a flare up. Cover up or use 30 sunscreen for protection. Sensitivity to light is also an issue.

      I also believe I have Lupus and my fingers hands toes and ankles are seriously making my life difficult with pain...

      I'm waiting to see a Rheumatologist in August...

      I hope you get your answers soon

  • CherishedMom
    CherishedMom jennifer10322

    Posted

    You could b e talking about almost anything from a Virus to a major issue. Have you seen your GP about this yet?

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