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Any advise on inflamed glands, and vasculitis.

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Hi, I went to specalist yesterday, with a list of what has been going on.

Had a check up, and sent for blood tests, chest x ray, whilst at hospital, with fUrther MIR scan and breast clinic to follow. I was called today by the breast clinic to attend on Thursday.

1st check was for vasculitis, blood report done and all clear, but still poss artery biopsy may be carried out. As I have had jaw pain, severe hip and thigh pain, night sweats and just very tired.

My glands are up, under arms and around breasts, the Dr felt these tests should be done ASAP, then return to clinic when done.

I have had a read up, but not really a good idea as there are so many outcomes, some of which are not very good. ( no good looking on the negatives )

So...

I go on holiday Friday, which I have been really looking forward to. As so far this year has not been kind, my father passed away with kidney failure induced by cancer, the end of March, and my mother has terminal cancer and level 5 kidney failure, both diagnosed within months of each other, so all in all a very stressful time.

So my point is (eventually)...

Could these symptoms de stress related, or is there anything anyone could advise me of.

Look forward to any help.

Thanks, Sandy

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Hi Sandy,

I'm sure stress doesn't help when your body is going through something anyway. You are right not to speculate but it's difficult not to when you are trying to make sense of things. My condition, UCTD, was put down to anxiety initially but I was at one of the happiest stages in my life so it didn't make sense. It was only when my veins started bleeding into my legs that my rheumatologist sat up and really paid attention. Now, like you, I am being investigated for vasculitis and have a biopsy on Friday. I am trying not to worry because it's such a complex disease with many different manifestations. For what it's worth, I came through breast cancer 7 years ago so I'm not giving in easily to this one. My advice to you would be; undergo all your tests and be prepared for the results but don't automatically think the worse. Go on holiday and have a bloody good time! Good luck, I'm sure this community is wishing you well. X

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Thank you kyliesinead for your reply, I shall enjoy my holiday, maybe it will be just the tonic I need.

Take care and hope all goes well for you,

Sandy x

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