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After 6 years of pain I'm finally being taken seriously

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Im 34 and was passed to a reumatologist in 2017 without any diagnosis. cronic pain kn my ankles and swollen. My mum has RA and sjrogens. About 2 months ago I went to the doctors as I had weird blood blisters all over my body. He wasn't my usual doctor (my doctor tells me the pain is in my head). Anyway this doctor sent me to get my bloods done. A few weeks later I went back to the doctors aa I had come down with another sickness (sick very frequently) and he said that my blood results were back. And I tested positive for ANA HEP 2. Still nothing in the rheumatoid front. I have a feint malar rash on my face and nose for as long as I remember. But I thought it was just a bit of eczema as I've suffered with it on and off my whole life. Anyway. Week of tests coming up. Had a colonoscopy as I've had issues with my bowels for a few years. They've done biopsies as I have inflammation. Seeing the dermatologist tomorrow and reumatologist on Thursday...

At least they are FINALLY starting to take me seriously. I'm constantly tired. Fall asleep aas soon as I close my eyes. And I refuse tl take an ibuprofen....

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Good luck with your appointments this week. For some it can take years for someone to receive the medical attention they need.

Sounds like you might be on the right track now. Xx

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Glad you're getting somewhere Eva - watch out (in Mallorca!)...sunshine can make symptoms worse so try using SPF50 to see if it improves things any

Write down ALL the symptoms you've EVER had for the rheumatologist

Hoping the appts go well...keep posting and be well xxx

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