5 Early Signs of Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue. There is no cure, and the disease can pose serious, sometimes fatal complications, such as kidney damage and cardiovascular disease. Here are five early signs of lupus to watch out for.

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[hementikanaidoo]

I have lupus and constantly suffering from chronic pain and can't sleep, no appetite because of the nausea. I don't have the butterfly rash on my face but coz of the chronic pain I go through everyday of my life my face turns red like I'm using blush...
For many years I've been battling lupus and unfortunately I've been diagnosed countless times with anemia, kidney problems, headaches, nausea, collapsing anywhere, can't handle cold or hot weather, always covering up and using alot more clothes than anyone else, having the flu and never getting better, and the list goes on...
I suffer from anxiety and depression. Many times I wanted to end my life and more coz of the pain I was in. I hated this person I've become, it wasn't me.
But now I know what I have lupus and overlapping scleroderma....
And now everyday I wake up, with my swallen face, fingers, and I'm ready to face the unknown and that's how I feel about lupus you never know what to expect next...
So no matter what life throws at me this I'M A WARRIOR, FIGHTER.... No matter the weather we are in this together... You'll never know how strong you are until you try and let the warrior come out in ♥️😘🦋🦋

[TTG]

Doctors need to start listening more to symptoms and stop being so hard to give a diagnosis…people such as myself are out here suffering

[PaganPunk]

Would like to point out....Not Everyone with Lupus gets the Butterfly rash!! ....I'm currently going through a Terrible flare up! 😢

[theoneandonly]

I was diagnosed with Lupus and APS a year and a half later after giving birth to my son. It’s started with very painful joint pains, temperature, rashes, and all sorts of things. However, currently I am fighting it.

[ad]

I had all these symptoms for years and didn't even know wat was wrong and now doctors r just now trying to diagnose me with this

[sinjinmonsoon]

I have 4 out of 5. I got diagnosed 35 years ago.

[TheDonnellymarie]

I have had all of those. The doctor does not take it seriously when I have mentioned this to them.

[chryscross]

My mom has lupus and two brothers had it. My brothers died from it (neonatal lupus syndrome and one brother died in his early 40's from an aortic dissection).

[leannecomerford]

I'm in the initial diagnosis stage with my rheumatologist.

[sistakia]

Extremely extreme fatigue: I couldn't even roll over.

Sharp stabbing chest pain: Pleurisy.

The butterfly rash is the one I got last.

[Wallflower]

I seem to have almost everything associated with Lupus except the butterfly rash. I have Sjogren's, Hypothyroidism, Psoriatic Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Fibromyalgia, and a digestive disorder. My liver doesn't seem to be producing enough bile and now they are suggesting that I get my gallbladder out because of stones. I wouldn't be surprised if they lump it all in one and say I have Lupus.

[ydnewrebuh]

I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and mast cell syndrome. Not for the faint of heart and it was hard for people to understand the extent of these because I was so active and pushed thru so much. Now that I'm older, I'm not capable to do so. They say you're making it more then it is or you're a hypochondriac.... I don't want sympathy just understanding.

[kuuttinen]

Years before I got worse symptoms I had these: arthritis that started out of nowhere, fevers, skin and mouth ulcers. Then 2 years ago it suddenly got much worse, I had rash on my cheeks, top of arms, fingers, legs, sight problems and eyelid rash, high bloodpressure and liver issues, among other things.

[brendapasol]

Thanks for the information.
God Bless!!

[allisonandrews]

See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

[Mxxjzz]

I get that chest pain often can even take in a slight breath feels like I’m being stabbed

[BobCindyL]

I am afraid of the meds because of the side effects, so I am trying an elimination diet and have found some foods that cause flares. I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, sjogrens and a few other things. Has anyone else tried this? I started with keto and got rid of type 2 diabetes.

[maryc]

Yes there are people who still die from lupus!!

[valerieanngomez]

My test was negative for lupus but I have the symptoms that is why the tested me.

[charvankerck]

you make it sound easy . just go to your doctor to help. So you say . Even specialists don't know what to do. just dismiss and SEE YA IN 6 MOS.