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Itching and bruising on my outer thigh has anyone else experience this? I’m sick of doctors shrugging my symptoms off. I haven’t injured myself in any way. It’s hard lumpy a little sore and hot to touch

November 9, 2021 (edited)
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I agree with everyone it needs to be addressed by a doctor. You have to try diff doctors if you feel they are not telling you the truth or knowledgeable. I doctor shop anytime I feel my doctor is casting to the side to just get to the next patient. What I found the younger doctors are intrigued they will research and test because they want to solve the issue. I have my regular rheumy then my primary and 2 doctors I see at my urgent care they usually don't dismiss me and eager to figure out whats wrong they are younger than any of my other doctors. Just have a doctor look at . Hugs to you and hoping you feel better soon☺️

November 10, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Agree w/ CathieSulphinVanzetti,
Sending blessings you get it checked
out while it still looks like this, or lots
of pictures on your cell to show Dr.
🙏

November 9, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

That certainly needs addressed! By a doctor. There are a myriad of things that could be the start of: shingles, vasculitis, clots, cellulitis, just as examples. Don't let them shove you off or just say oh you have lupus. I had a doc do that years ago. I nearly died, had a heart attack, and nearly lost my leg! Push. You have to be your own advocate because doctors are too quick too push it off on lupus. Sometimes its that you are just sick, its not always lupus.

November 9, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Don’t give up! I know it’s frustrating. Keep trying until you find someone who helps you. When you go in to a new doctor, don’t say very much. Let them come to their own conclusions instead of using what the other doctors have told you.

November 19, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Praying the doctor will come up with some answers.
I am so sorry. I had busing when my iron was low.
I will keep you in my prayers🙏🏽

November 16, 2021

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