Jess Impiazzi Instagram – A lot has been going on here since the start of the year!… I don’t know where to begin! Obviously I was very open with the IVF journey and the process, but during that time and pretty much since early January I had been getting sicker and sicker, this was with inflammation, stomach issues that were debilitating. As the months rolled on I’d have muscle spasms, my joints would swell and I’d be unable to move my entire body, my eyesight got worse, the fatigue was something and is still something I’ve never experienced before. From being in the gym nearly everyday and running 5k’s this has just been horrid. Then I got rashes all over my chest arms and face (I’ve learnt how to cover them well with make up, but without it it’s horrible down my nose and my whole forehead) In July I had three trips to A&E from the pain, I just knew I was getting worse and I was really struggling! Mentally it’s taken a toll, if the IVF and that failing wasn’t hard enough this was topping it off! After many, many tests and lots of blood taken I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease called Lupus. (Swipe along to see more info on lupus taken from @lupus_uk) I am currently on steroids to get this under control and then see what the future holds medication wise but having a diagnosis helps as I can now work with the doctors to get myself living again and do whatever it takes to keep my body in the best working condition! I’ve had amazing friends and family supporting me! (You know who you are!) I’m looking in to something’s as to why it’s happened and what may have caused it although it’s hard for doctors to establish that, however I did have an operation late December last year that I feel may be linked. (I’ll talk about this in detail once I know more) If anyone has autoimmune issues especially lupus please reach out and let me know ways that may have helped you! Anyways… that’s what’s been going on lately and have felt a little bit lost but I’m finding my feet again! I’ll bounce back with tweaks and get the show back on the road! 🌈🦋💖 peace and love to everyone 💖🎀🦋 a thank you to @susehilly for helping me tell my story in todays paper 💖. #lupus #autoimmune #ivf