Relative has Rash 3weeks now back ache & urinating lots- kidneys? Help

[Robinface]

my relative has SLE and not really looked after by medics- she has an itchy rash 3 weeks now and since yesterday has awful sinus, sore throat, cough, urinating frequently and severe back ache- GP appt given reluctantly for a weeks time!! She is concerned its kidneys!! Any advice i can give her? I advised contacting consultant! She doesnt like bothering people! She lives a distance away from me

[Star13]

if she’s under a hospital then she should call the hospital Lupus nurse for advice. They are trained to spot if something needs urgent attention and will deal accordingly.

[Robinface in reply to Star13]

thank you for your speedy response! I have suggested that she contact them but she reluctant to bother them thinks her consultant only works a few days per week! I will encourage her to contact them, thanks

[rosebud52]

I would get I touch with the hospital, I had a problem with the G.P. I was seeing and because of this became seriously ill before the hospital diagnosed SLE Lupus which was in my kidney, I also had a rash, both my daughter's insistence at the surgery i get sent to hospital saved my life, i really hope she doesn't ignore this, I wish her the very best xx

[Robinface in reply to rosebud52]

Thank you for responding, I have tried she has a gp appt for next week!!!! She tried a number she had for Lupus nurse but no longer available!!! I will keep encouraging her to try and speak to someone! She thinks the rash is a coedine rash from a neck issue 3 weeks ago but rash is still bad!! Thanks

[rosebud52]

I was taking codeine too but was taken straight off them by the doctors treating me, I wish her well for her appointment.