Hallo everyone,
Yes, I may indeed be a fraud as I have not been diagnosed with lupus - should I say 'as yet'. I have been told an ANA test is positive and indicative of lupus. More blood tests have been sent off. I must admit that I was so surprised;that this was so unexpected, I forgot to ask the doctor the pertinent questions so this site has been invaluable. Thank you.
I see from the list of symptoms that I could fit the lupus bill. I have thought many were the consequences of ageing (I'm 64yrs) or of my Graves disease and/or treatment or even of a sensory neuropathy diagnosed some 25 years ago. It's difficult to know, isn't it?
Recently, a fibrous lump has been found in my axilla/breast region. Is there any connection with lupus and this sort of thing?
Oh, and thank you for the photograph hint. I told my doctor, no, I didn't get a rash on my face and then, later, googled up some photos and found one that looks suspiciously like my often red face. In fact, I even found a photo of 'blushing' Bren so I am going to print it out to show whoever might need to be shown as the investigations continue.
Best wishes to you all,
Bren
Yes, I may indeed be a fraud as I have not been diagnosed with lupus - should I say 'as yet'. I have been told an ANA test is positive and indicative of lupus. More blood tests have been sent off. I must admit that I was so surprised;that this was so unexpected, I forgot to ask the doctor the pertinent questions so this site has been invaluable. Thank you.
I see from the list of symptoms that I could fit the lupus bill. I have thought many were the consequences of ageing (I'm 64yrs) or of my Graves disease and/or treatment or even of a sensory neuropathy diagnosed some 25 years ago. It's difficult to know, isn't it?
Recently, a fibrous lump has been found in my axilla/breast region. Is there any connection with lupus and this sort of thing?
Oh, and thank you for the photograph hint. I told my doctor, no, I didn't get a rash on my face and then, later, googled up some photos and found one that looks suspiciously like my often red face. In fact, I even found a photo of 'blushing' Bren so I am going to print it out to show whoever might need to be shown as the investigations continue.
Best wishes to you all,
Bren