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aabb

It’s a long story which I will shorten. I have been in pain from my knee, fingers, wrist, neck, shoulder, hips, feet. Basically most places for years now. I also have problems with my teeth/mouth, and a whole lot of other symptoms. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 5 years ago but I feel I am getting worse. I got bloods a month ago and to go back tomorrow to get them done again as they weren’t right. My worry is I have started to get a rash from time to time on my face and legs, especially when I am warm. The rash on my face seems nippy, as if someone has slapped more sore. I also get very cold finger tips. I am also extremely tired and fed up with the usual

“ it’s your fibromyalgia and you are going through the menopause “  

speech. Someone said to me that I may have lupus. Can anyone help me explain to my doctor my other symptoms without them taking any notice?

aabb

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  • margaret22116
    margaret22116 aabb

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    Askbthem to perform blood tests which look at ana esr and crp. It is often difficult to get a diagnosis of Lupus and similar disorders because the bloid tests are often so unreliable. You should really ask fir a referral on to rheumatology.
    • aabb
      aabb margaret22116

      Posted

      I got bloods a month ago and had to go back today for them again. My white cells are slightly low and my thyroid is slightly low. 

      Aabb

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