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I had symptoms as a teenager but wasn't diagnosed until I was 34 years old
Getting diagnosed with lupus takes 6 years on average after symptoms first appear. This is because lupus can mimic many other conditions, making it challenging for doctors to recognize the pattern of symptoms. In fact, 63% of people with lupus receive at least one misdiagnosis before getting their correct diagnosis. Doctors Show Full Answer
Part of the reason is that a whole group of symptoms and lab findings is needed to make a definite diagnosis, Machel. Often, in our early years, we start to have a symptom or two, but the whole picture can take time. The AI answer is true, too.
very true , my doctor said tat is was because I was depress , up course I'm would go to her and no blood work was done and when I would live I was in a more depress state . Finally I went to a new doctor and thin an hour he told me if he was right I had Lupus and Fibromyalgia < they did blood work and a lot of pocking on my body and a week later I was giving the news and he was correct .
Unfortunately, this is very common which I don't agree with. Many doctors want to be able to neatly check off their list and if it doesn't fit you, they don't want to help. It took me many tries to get a good rheumatologist. You need a whole team of specialists to treat Lupus because it's a systemic disease.
It took them years to diagnose mine...
Got a new diagnosis, of course because of my Lupus. Why does Lupus attract so many other conditions?
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