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[Heatherd1986]

I think I have lupus it started 2 weeks ago my eyes were sore, irritated and the bottom eyelids were swollen. Optician thought allergy conjunctivitis then few days later I've had an itch everywhere over my body this has been on going now for past week and a half I've had 3 loads of antihistamines and 2 creams from Dr nothings helping. I do have a slight rash over nose and cheeks but unsure if that's due to hormones or not. I do get a lot of pins and needles and feeling of numbness. I spoke to my GP today about possible lupus I was told that I had routine bloods done about 3 or 4 weeks ago and they come back fine so doesn't look like I have it. I do suffer health anxiety and just feel I get fobbed off all the time with my aliments and concerns

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi heatherd1986,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community!

We offer a free information pack which contains factsheets, guides, a list of helpline and a list of LUPUS UK contacts who you can chat with over the telephone. To download or request this pack, click here: lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

Around a third of lupus patients have some sort of eye related matter such as ‘dry eyes’. We published a factsheet on ‘LUPUS: The Mouth, Nose and Eyes’ which I hope will be of help to you: lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Have you thought about seeing a dermatologist for your skin rash?

A rash usually occurring across the cheeks and bridge of the nose resembling a pink or red-ish colour can be a malar (butterfly) rash. Skin involvement is a common symptom of lupus with 60% to 70% of lupus patients reporting some sort of skin problem. Rashes can be induced by sunlight as well as other factors, to read our booklet on lupus and the skin click here lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u... .

There are specific tests and criteria that are needed in order to make a diagnosis of lupus, to find out what they are, read our blog post on ‘getting a diagnosis of lupus’ here: lupusuk.org.uk/getting-diag...

We published a blog article on ‘coping with depression and anxiety’ which you may like to read here: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

Have you thought about requesting a referral to see a different GP? If you are not satisfied with your GP’s performance learn how to change your GP here: lupusuk.org.uk/getting-the-...

Please let us know how you get on, wishing you all the best.