@thecyborgenchi We have all learned to advocate for ourselves. It is proactive, helpful, fulfilling, frustrating, and rewarding - all at the same time!

While you plough through getting the correct diagnosis, a couple of things I would like to point out to you. Number one, we are all here to listen to you, and support you. Venting and getting feedback helps us get through the day. Number two, autoimmune conditions like lupus, can be real difficult to diagnose. I have heard it referred to as a "constellation disease", as there can be many facets to it. When I was diagnosed in 1988, there weren't the sophisticated tests available now, and they had to limp along.

Wishing you success in getting in to a rheumatologist soon, who can look at the whole picture and come up with a diagnosis/game plan!
Ginger