Can anyone advise me please? I have pretty much all symptoms of lupus. My mum had scleroderma and early last year, my GP sent me to a rheumatologist as I was displaying symptoms also. The rheumatologist didn’t seem interested (we were in the peak of COVID) and although he recognised that I had symptoms, he said there would be nothing they could do until these symptoms became a lot worse and discharged me.
These last few months I have been so fatigued and really struggling with my hands and feet swelling. I have red cheeks and nose, suffered with kidneys for a long time and have high blood pressure. I also develop a rash on legs and arms in the sun.
He sent me for an ANA blood test and this came back negative. Is this not lupus then? Is it not scleroderma?
Now, I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I’m tired of feeling so worn out and now I feel so upset all the time.
What should I do?
I’d appreciate any advise please.
