Possible lupus?

, well, whether it turns out you have Lupus or not, I know many of our members can relate to much of what you are experiencing. As you pointed out, a lot of your issues sure sound like autoimmune disease symptoms. We do have a sister site dedicated to RA -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/ and also other sites dedicated to autoimmune conditions. I only bring those communities up because if you are diagnosed with another autoimmune condition, there may be other sites that meet your needs. But, many of your symptoms do sound like potential Lupus symptoms, including just those achy, flu-like feelings. And short term steroid use can be a great way to get a handle on the pain and inflammation, though the results generally last only while you are still on the medication. It might help. But, I understand your hesitation. I have to admit that I am not as familiar with peptide infusions, so I won't offer any input on that. I did want to share an article from one of our contributors geared towards the newly diagnosed. Some of the information may be things you already know, since you have dealt with other health issues already. But, I like to share it because it offers some good advice -- https://lupus.net/living/newly-diagnosed-advice. Please know you are not alone in this and whether you are diagnosed with Lupus or another condition, we're here for you! I hope you get a firm diagnosis (and treatment options!) very soon.

Best, Erin, Team Member.