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Donate to Lupus Diagnosis, organized by Maria Shotton

Hi, my name is Maria. I'm a 41 year old mother of 1 and a wife...also of 1. I'll cut to it, I need your help. There is strong evidence that I have the same autoimmune disease that destroyed and killed my mother. Our NHS is so overwhelmed right now that I wont see a rheumatologist until 2025 to diagnose me. Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease that - if not diagnosed quickly and managed - will destroy your body organs and ultimately kill you. If you knew my mother you would know I am not dramatising this in any way as her diagnosis came far too late. There are 11 key markers of Lupus of which 4 must be present for diagnosis: Extreme fatigue Joint pain or swelling Swelling in the hands, feet, or around the eyes Fever Headache Sensitivity to light Chest pain when inhaling deeply caused by inflammation in the lining of the lungs Butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose Raised red patches on the skin Sores in the mouth or nose Arthritis in two or more joints, plus swelling or tenderness Other symptoms of lupus may include: Seizures or other nerve problems Hair loss Fingers and toes turning white or blue and feeling numb when exposed to cold or stress (Raynaud’s disease) Weight loss Muscle pain Skin lesions Blood clots, which can lead to stroke or seizures Gastrointestinal problems Respiratory problems Neurologic and psychiatric problems Blood abnormalities The ones in bold are the symptoms I have. It is also a known hereditary disease that is more common in black women ‍♀️ To add to the drama I also tested highly for potentially having Mixed Connective Tissue Disease as the next most likely issue. Which I dont want to talk about to be honest and am praying its Lupus! The earliest a rheumatologist can see me is January 2025 and it's a fact that unless a consultant has a direct interest in Lupus, they don't know what to look for specifically in blood or the body as Lupus is know for mimicking so many other conditions. I have a private appointment on 10th September, with a rheumatologis who specialises in autoimmune diseases, connective tissue diseases, and Lupus. The consultation is £280, follow up £200, it's money we don't have, but this is my life we are talking about. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Maria daily updates found here Read more

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