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Unsure if I have lupus

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abbey39648
abbey39648

Wondering if someone could tell me if I should get checked for lupus. I have been having weird symptoms.

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  • susan33651
    susan33651 abbey39648

    Posted

    Hi,

    You need to discuss your symptoms with your doctor and ask for a 'Lupus panel' blood tests. Depending on the results you may be referred to a Rheumatologist. They are the specialists! Forum members can only advise and support you. We can also share our experience with you.

    Best wishes

  • StephanieBrooke
    StephanieBrooke abbey39648

    Posted

    HI Abbey

    Lupus is a very difficult illness to diagnose and is a great mimic of other illnesses.  As you've not put what 'weired' symptoms you're having, then I doubt anyone would be able to suggest what your next steps would be.  Go and see your GP and discuss your symptoms and ask for full blood works to include: CRP, ESR, ANA, anti dsDNA, RA factor, Vit D etc etc

    Hope you get to the bottom if this.

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