dont know if i have lupus

i have done a lot of reading about it. but i just cant get the doctors to listen to me. one even told me i just needed to lose weight and problem will clear up on its own. but i am not just some lazy fat lump... a little over weight, but still athletic i was in cheerleading for 4 years

is there anyone who can give me some advice? or who can relate at all? anyone... how long does it REALLY take to diagnose i've heard it takes a long time...

A rheumatologist should be able to give you the diagnosis. They would do special blood work, ask questions, etc. Yes. It does take time. But... they should be able to have some sort of idea what is going on with you.

I will talk to a rheumatologist! see what they say...

Eva

Check out Stillsdisease.org Good luck sweety your Dr better get his act together! My first Dr told me it was all in my head and put me on anxity meds. Your mom need to get you to a Rummy Dr not just a family Dr. Take pictures of your rash and look at the Stills sight. They also need to do xrays of your joints to see if they are ok. I wish you luck email me anytime.

Wildflowergirl

Hang on dear hang on!

I have also had people say some very hurtful things to me in discounting my illness, so you're not alone. If you think something's wrong, keep talking until someone listens.