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I have a lot of sypmtoms of Lupus...does anyone know how or who to go to for diagnosis and treatment?

I don't know what doc specializes in this disorder....I'm not sure where to start or who to turn to....I just know that I have almost everyone of the symptoms...anyone have any advise?

A rheumatologist, or arthritis specialist would be best for you. Lupus is related to RA, a form of arthritis where your body is destroying itself. You must seek treatment for this, the sooner the better.

u eva heard of THE HOSPITAL!?!?! Dang, stop bein scaed and gone on to da hospital. We can't tell you if u got Lupus or not

GO TO THE HOSPITAL

Your doctor will run some tests and confirm or not what you have. He will then send you to a rheumatologist or possibly to an immunologist. I have had it for 35 years and see a rheumatologist. ASK what your options are for treatment.

GENERALLY LUPUS IS CONSIDERED A RHEUMATOLOGIST AREA, BUT I WOULD FIRST GO TO YOUR PRIMARY AND HAVE THEM RUN SOME TESTS TO RULE OUT OTHER THINGS. THAT IS WHAT A RHEUMY WOULD DO AND IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO BEGIN WITH.

You can go to see a Rheumatologist who can properly diagnose you through examination and blood works. Good luck!

Hi,

My sister had lupus, but it was too late for her she didn't know she had it and only after she died when we heard what the symptoms were and she had every 1 of them... It's not the end of the world if you find it early, you can have a normal life once you start on medication and so forth...

It's best knowing and doing something about it... I suggest you see a GP and he will give you a letter on whom is the best person to speak to... there is special tests that has to be done...

Good luck!!!

Hello, You need to go to a rheumatologist for him to rule out other conditions that mimic Lupus such as fibromyalgia, chronic pain and ms amoung others...I will PRAY for you...GOD BLESS!! Mary

It would be best to certain that you have Lupus and, first, go to your Primary Doc. He/she knows your medical history and can perform any tests to determine if it is Lupus. In addition, he/she can prescribe a mild tranquilizer to relieve your anxiety. He/she can then refer to a specialist. If you don't have a Primary Doc then by all means go the hospital. It is important that you have peace of mind .
I hope that this is helpful and Good Luck !!
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