Could I possibly have Lupus?

When I was about 6 years old my family was told that my older brother had lupus. He spent alot of time in hospital, his illness was never really resolved, and some doctors disputed this diagnosis. He is well now (15 years on). At the time I was too young to really understand what was going on.

Ufortunately for the past few years I have been very unwell. I'm female and 20 years old. I suffer from depression, extreme fatigue, sensitivity to light, memory problems, sore joints, sometimes I get very sharp pains in my chest when breathing, I have been told that I have like borderline anaemia. I also get rashes on my skin - always in the same places, face and hands.

Do you think there is a possibilty I could have undiagnosed lupus?

Over the years I have been tested for thyroid problems, aneamia, hypoglyceamia, diabetes, and cushings .. all of which have come back negative. The doctors seem just as clueless now as they were for my brother.

Thanks.

Thanks Amber =) I'm glad your Mom is doing well. I'm just confused, despite my GP knowing all of my symptoms and family history that they've never discussed the possibilty of lupus, or ruling it out. I'm due back on the 12th of March, maybe I could ask about being tested then?

Take a look at the link below without delay. The doctors at the private hospital below are experts at dealing with these types and groups of symptoms. Your story is typical of a lot of people coming onto this site having had little or no help from their own doctors,or possibly having been misdiagnosed.

It is very possible. There are blood tests that can be done to test for auto immune diseases which lupus falls into that catagory. Tell them you would like to be tested. My mother has lupus and is doing well. About 20 years now since she was diagnosed.

There is not a lot of research done on Lupus because it has very many symptoms and I know that your experiencing many symptoms but please get a test from a Doctor who specializes in Lupus research and maybe you can also contact a school of medicine to find out if you can become a clinical patient. Im not a health professional but I do know that you have the possibilities of hope. The lupus disease strikes African American women mostly they dont know why as of yet, so even after all of these years of discomfort and pain stay encouraged and focus your attention on helping others with discomfort or disabilities. Helping someone else may in turn heal you, like the old saying "You reap what you sow" be blessed

Lupus is sometimes difficult to diagnose. Took many Drs 10 years to diagnose me....prior to that they kept telling me I was stressed, etc., and I know some just thought I was a hypochondriac. I would go to a good Rheumatologist (they treat all auto-immune diseases) and let him diagnose you. Good luck. It can be very discouraging to be sick and no one believes you.
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