Welcome, @izzybizzy. You may be interested in this related discussion:
- Lupus or not Lupus?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lupus-not-lupus-lupus-not-lupus/

I hope you saw the helpful posts from @seniormed and @jerce.

Izzy, have you seen a rheumatologist? What are next steps to confirm or rule out the diagnosis?