I suspect I have Lupus and I have discussed this with my doctor who totally dismisses it I have leg pain, back pain, arm pain, headaches, memory loss, I have tested false positive for syphlis twice I get real stiff to the point I can't move and my nose turns red with a little bit of redness on both sides of my cheeks the redness goes away after a couple days but comes back on the days I feel my worse. Am I wrong for thinking I have this illness and if not where can I find someone that'll help me?

Hello my doctors said I was crazy and now guess what I had DNA ANA and biopsy and I have LUPUS.......get second , third, fourth , fifth, opinions keep bothering them ..I did and finally had a large blistering rash across my chest and they finally said ok wei are going to check for lupus and wow wee I have it and have had it a long time getting sicker and sicker. And there is noting we can do about it. So try your best to keep bothering them until they test you .

good luck

Sounds like some of the symptoms of Lupus, but may not be. Try the Lupus Foundation online. Informative website. Toll free phone number so you can call and speak to someone with very good information. Change doctors until you find one that is compassionate and willing to listen! Good Luck!

It's not possible to say for certain, based on the symptoms you describe, that you have lupus, and you should keep in mind the possibility that you're suffering from a different health problem (or more than one minor problem). However, I would say that lupus is a possibility. Ask your doctor for a blood test. If you are refused this, remember that you are within your rights to go and see a different doctor for a second opinion.

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