[Claraxx]

Well, went to see the specialist at London Lupus Centre today, very impressed and reassured

Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but have had more bloods & x-rays today, and a bone density scan in a couple of weeks as although I didn't show antibodies in the last round of blood tests via my GP all my inflammation markers were very high, so I'm being investigated for rheumatoid arthritis, if that proves negative (i.e. x-rays and scan) then he will treat me for lupus as he does feel although the antibodies were negative last time, because of my other auto immune conditions (thyroid, type 1 diabetes and ulcerative colitis) I'm a prime candidate

I really do feel so much more confident after the visit today, finally light at the end of the tunnel, thank you to everyone who recommended the London Lupus Centre.

 

[cad]

Hi Clara,
I have type 1 diabetes and hypothyroid aswell, i am awaiting diagnosis too.
I'm reall glad for you that your visit went well, it soundsike you got some really positive things out of it. Well done for hanging i there.

Good luck the future.

Cassie.

 

[Katharine]

That's great news Clara, always such a relief to have a good appointment and finally feel you're getting somewhere

Katharine

 

[greenhaggis]

I'm so pleased that your getting somewhere!

Love Lesley

 

[KarolH]

Wonderful news Clara.

It always feels good to leave a doctors appointment with a smile on your face.:wink2:

 

[LolaLola]

Dear Clare,
I am so glad you were pleased.
I found all the staff there very good and a nice atmosphere. (mind you I think I would have gone for a Consultation in a Bus Shelter if necessary!)

x Lola

 

[Claraxx]

Thanks everyone, finding this great website has been a real help to me.

 

[LolaLola]

Clara,
An awful lot of us were helped when we first found this website (and in my case another smaller one), because of that we are always keen to help others get treatment. So many of us would have got nowhere if we stayed with unspecialised local Rheumies.
x Lola