GP thinks I might have lupus

[Joneskye]

I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia rheumatica in June this year . I had elevated CRP and abnormal LFTs. Prior to this I had been hospitalised twice for severe inflammation of the gallbladder. Since then I have undergone several ct scans to monitor inflamed lymph nodes around the pancreas and stomach. I was prescribed prednisolone at 15mg and also take naproxen, lansoprazole and amitriptyline. I see my gp regularly and she has been great at looking at all of my symptoms as a whole and not just individually. I am still suffering from joint pain, fatigue and photosensitive rashes all of which I have suffered from pre diagnosis. My GP thinks that my symptoms lead her to believe that I might have lupus as opposed to PMR

[PositiveT]

Hello. Sounds like you have a good GP. Good luck with the outcome. Lots of good support on this forum to help. We are here for you.🌻

[MusicalFurbaby]

Hi Joneskye, what a wonderful GP that looks at the whole picture! They sound like a keeper. They will probably want to run more tests etc. over a period of time, so be prepared for a wait before any diagnosis, but it seems you’re on the right path. Let us know if you need anything!

[Joneskye in reply to MusicalFurbaby]

Thank you. I am waiting on a rhumy appointment but that might take a while in the current climate and due another ct scan in December. Like most I imagine it would just be nice to get a diagnosis 🙂. My gp is definitely a keeper and now I just won’t see anyone else…….she described herself as a terrier…..she isn’t going to stop until we get to the bottom of things

[MusicalFurbaby in reply to Joneskye]

My doctor the terrier…Love that!

[Cas70]

I don’t think any of us can be called lucky BUT you are fortunate to have such a GP. I hope your diagnosis is on its way. Try some natural remedies like Vit D and Vit B they helped me. Learn to rest when you are able, I still sit down for as little as 10 mins or long for an hour or so. Olbas Oil rubbed into joints really eases the pain and a little daily turmeric eases joint pain too - it takes a week or two but it does work. Good luck

[Joneskye in reply to Cas70]

Thank you I will give your suggestions a try