Posted 3/4/2014 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Good afternoon everyone. I am new to this support group site and was also newly diagnosed yesterday. My pains, fatigue, etc started in Nov 2013 and going to my PCP he felt it was severe anxiety disorder, depression and fibromyalgia. Finally I went to a gastro doctor who did blood work that showed my creatinine was elevated and I was sent to a nephrologist who decided to test me for lupus because of all of the other pains and issues I told him about. He came back with a diagnosis of MCTD and referred me to a rheumatologist who did another set of blood/urine tests. I received the results yesterday diagnosis positive for lupus. I feel very overwhelmed and scared. I've done a lot of research since I was first told I may have either one. THis disease is horrible and some people go through some tragic stuff. Thus far my symptoms have been chest pain, back pain, shoulder pains, side pains around rib cage, numb feelings, anxiety, severe fatigue, feeling like I have the flu that I can't shake, feeling achy and feverish. I appreciate this forums to be able to have support from people who truly understand and also get informed as well. Thanks all Peace and Blessings.