To cut a very long story short, I've been type 1 diabetic for 30 years, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis just over a year ago and have had underactive thyroid for 4 years (on medication for everything). Have been extremely unwell for the last few months, thyroid doctor says I've had a post viral thyroiditis as my thyroid gland and lymph glands are extremely enlarged, up'ed my meds 8 weeks ago and I should be feeling better, but I'm feeling worse.
Got to the stage where I can hardly walk up the stairs at home without feeling physically exhausted, joints ache, short of breath, I could go on and on with all the things that are happening to me.
I've now got a water infection and am on antibiotics so that's not helping.
I've noticed for some time now I keep getting a rash over my cheeks and nose, particularly when I'm hot but it can happen at any time.
My GP suggested today I might possibly have lupus but doesn't want to send me for tests until the thyroid is sorted.
I really feel I'm going mad, I feel so unwell and each day I'm getting worse.
I'm wondering that if it is lupus, will I ever feel better?
Thanks
Clara
Got to the stage where I can hardly walk up the stairs at home without feeling physically exhausted, joints ache, short of breath, I could go on and on with all the things that are happening to me.
I've now got a water infection and am on antibiotics so that's not helping.
I've noticed for some time now I keep getting a rash over my cheeks and nose, particularly when I'm hot but it can happen at any time.
My GP suggested today I might possibly have lupus but doesn't want to send me for tests until the thyroid is sorted.
I really feel I'm going mad, I feel so unwell and each day I'm getting worse.
I'm wondering that if it is lupus, will I ever feel better?
Thanks
Clara