Hi to everyone,
Im a 38yr old mother of three. Im also a community midwife.
I have suffered from migraines and a sun allergy for years. Since October last year Ive had a rash on my face, neck, chest and nasal sores - which just wont clear up no matter what lotions or potions I try! I also have Raynauds, joint pain and for the last 8 wks Ive been constantly tired - I have been known to sleep all day, get up at 7pm, have a shower then go straight back to bed and sleep all night too, which is completely out of character - I should have been an owl!
I finally went to my G.P. who talked to me about lupus. My FBC shows raised ESR and low Lymphocyte count and Im still awaiting my ANA result.
Im thinking that its probably worth getting a referal to St Thomas's even if my ANA comes back negative. What are your views? Do you think its worth getting my G.P. to refer me to Dr D'Cruz?
Midwife x
Im a 38yr old mother of three. Im also a community midwife.
I have suffered from migraines and a sun allergy for years. Since October last year Ive had a rash on my face, neck, chest and nasal sores - which just wont clear up no matter what lotions or potions I try! I also have Raynauds, joint pain and for the last 8 wks Ive been constantly tired - I have been known to sleep all day, get up at 7pm, have a shower then go straight back to bed and sleep all night too, which is completely out of character - I should have been an owl!
I finally went to my G.P. who talked to me about lupus. My FBC shows raised ESR and low Lymphocyte count and Im still awaiting my ANA result.
Im thinking that its probably worth getting a referal to St Thomas's even if my ANA comes back negative. What are your views? Do you think its worth getting my G.P. to refer me to Dr D'Cruz?
Midwife x