Is this lupus? Please read my symptoms and help

I total understand and a diagnose can take years . Truly, they only treat the symptoms . The infection is it on the skin?  Was a biopsy done ?  There is a autoimmune of the skin called morphea. It starts as a bruise like and turns like a sore it’s painful. It can present like cellulitis if doctors are not familiar . I’m accepting new normals and learning natural ways to help . It’s still very very hard . I’ve been in a active flare for over a year . I pray you get some Answers

@Bzano486 diagnoses unfortunately take years and often come with numerous misdiagnosis. I have been there and struggled with that. You have some symptoms of lupus, but lupus has so many symptoms that are common of others and the symptoms differ freatly from one person to the next.

Such that it is impossible to say until you get the diagnosis and the treatments begin to work.

I have known people that have taken the ANA test and had it positive, yet ultimately they still did not have lupus. They had some other disease stimulating the immune system.

When is your ANA test?

sorry to hear your symptoms, but be strong and everything will be fine. As lupus is very hard to diagnose, you may take months or years to have an accurate diagnosis. ANA test isn't sometime enough to diagnose your lupus, as several other autoimmune disease also have positive test with ANA test. You may do other blood tests, like CRP and ESR, urine test, imaging tests, tissue biopsies to know whether you have lupus or not 

Based on the symptoms described, it is important that you consult a doctor or specialist to determine the underlying cause of your health problems. 

It would be a good idea to start by making an appointment with a rheumatologist who specializes in autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Lupus can have different symptoms that affect different organs and body systems and can sometimes be difficult to diagnose.

During your appointment, it would be helpful to discuss all your symptoms, your medical history, and any relevant test results you have received so far. Your rheumatologist may recommend a thorough physical examination and prescribe specific tests to further assess your condition. A blood test for antinuclear antibodies, used to diagnose lupus and other autoimmune diseases, which is carried out at Number One Lab .

While waiting for a diagnosis, it can be helpful to seek support from others who have experienced similar health problems. There are online communities, support groups, and forums where people share their stories and give advice. Talking to others who have had similar experiences can provide emotional support and valuable insights.