Raynaud syndrom

[nxtstar1]

Hi,Iam 24 year old male from india.Lately iam goinh through symptoms which are related to lupus like oily skin sebhorric chilblains and i think raynaud and some hairfall too.Where should i get tested from and which tests are useful to diagnose the condition??Doctors here dont know much about this disease please help me guys iam very much worried.

[Myncare]

Sorry to hear about the indications. I hope and wish its not Lupus condition. Please contact a Rheumatologist and explain the situation. He will suggest the correct tests. Normally people will look at the following:

- Complete ANA screen

- Full blood count

- Liver - ESR/CRP

- ENA full profile

- Bone calcium / Phosphate / Adj Calcium

- Urea & Electrolytes - full

based on the above results more detailed tests can be done

wish you all the best.

xxx

[misty14]

Hi nztstar

Your photo could show Raynauds changes, hard to tell. Lupus can start after an infection but it needn't be the end of your career because if you get the right treatment and it's successful you can lead a very normal life albeit with limitations. Depends how badly affected you are!. Your right to get tested and hopefully see a Rheumy in India. Good luck.

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Hi there,

I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing this.

You can find more information about lupus symptoms and the process of getting a diagnosis here lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

You can download our information pack about the condition here lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

You can also access information about Raynaud’s phenomenon here lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

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I live in Ca and the doctors out here aren't too knowledgeable about lupus either. Can I borrow yoiyoiyr skin? My skin is severely dry.

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Hi again. Well done for asking more questions. You will get answers here as you are in India it might be different tests but hopefully same results. And a course of action to take. In the mean time read up everything on the web and start your knowledge journey as normal doctor only knows general medicine and autoimmune diseases are more for a specialist or consultant.