Bumps, chronic headaches, flashing lights triggers anxiety. Anxiety and depression. History of lupus in the family. Could it be lupus?
Patient: Since I was a kid I've had joint pain that has been getting worse... I get chronic headaches and I'm very sensitive to light. Flashing lights trigger my anxiety but I've never had a seizure. I'm tired all the time sometimes caffeine doesn't even help. I've had anxiety and depression since I was a little girl. when i was a child i would go to theme parks all the time and when I would wear shorts I would get a red blotchy rash type deal all over my legs, but not when I  wore pants... The hear makes me vomit and it gets difficult for me to breathe. Yesterday I broke out with bumps all over my neck it has now spread to my chest shoulders upper back and up to my chin. Lupus runs in my family and as more time goes on I am thinking my symptoms may be from lupus. My cousin who has a more severe case of it is convinced I have it. I'm looking for a second opinion. Doctor: Hi,Going by your symptoms and the strong family history of Lupus, I would also be highly suspicious of lupus in you. Please get yourself screened for the same. Most useful tests would be the ANA and the anti-dsDNA antibody tests.I wish you good health.