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What were your first signs of Lupus? |
I havve red blotches under my eyes and my body gets sore for no reason..esp my anckles and hips is this a sign? im 31 and they are checking my ANA levels thanks Personally, my first signs were rashes, fatigue, dizziness. I also have the sister to this disease, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. So I have alot of blood, blood vessel and CNS stuff happening. I really hope this isn't what you have. Each person with lupus has slightly different symptoms that can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. However, some of the most common symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints (arthritis), unexplained fever, and extreme fatigue. A characteristic red skin rash-the so-called butterfly or malar rash-may appear across the nose and cheeks. Rashes may also occur on the face and ears, upper arms, shoulders, chest, and hands. Because many people with lupus are sensitive to sunlight (called photosensitivity), skin rashes often first develop or worsen after sun exposure. Common Symptoms of Lupus -Painful or swollen joints and muscle pain -Unexplained fever -Red rashes, most commonly on the face -Chest pain upon deep breathing -Unusual loss of hair -Pale or purple fingers or toes from cold or stress (Raynaud's phenomenon) -Sensitivity to the sun -Swelling (edema) in legs or around eyes -Mouth ulcers -Swollen glands -Extreme fatigue Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. Other symptoms of lupus include chest pain, hair loss, anemia (a decrease in red blood cells), mouth ulcers, and pale or purple fingers and toes from cold and stress. Some people also experience headaches, dizziness, depression, confusion, or seizures. New symptoms may continue to appear years after the initial diagnosis, and different symptoms can occur at different times. In some people with lupus, only one system of the body, such as the skin or joints, is affected. Other people experience symptoms in many parts of their body. Just how seriously a body system is affected varies from person to person. The following systems in the body also can be affected by lupus. -Kidneys: Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) can impair their ability to get rid of waste products and other toxins from the body effectively. There is usually no pain associated with kidney involvement, although some patients may notice swelling in their ankles. Most often, the only indication of kidney disease is an abnormal urine or blood test. Because the kidneys are so important to overall health, lupus affecting the kidneys generally requires intensive drug treatment to prevent permanent damage. -Lungs: Some people with lupus develop pleuritis, an inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity that causes chest pain, particularly with breathing. Patients with lupus also may get pneumonia. -Central nervous system: In some patients, lupus affects the brain or central nervous system. This can cause headaches, dizziness, memory disturbances, vision problems, seizures, stroke, or changes in behavior. -Blood vessels: Blood vessels may become inflamed (vasculitis), affecting the way blood circulates through the body. The inflammation may be mild and may not require treatment or may be severe and require immediate attention. -Blood: People with lupus may develop anemia, leukopenia (a decreased number of white blood cells), or thrombocytopenia (a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, which assist in clotting). Some people with lupus may have an increased risk for blood clots. -Heart: In some people with lupus, inflammation can occur in the heart itself (myocarditis and endocarditis) or the membrane that surrounds it (pericarditis), causing chest pains or other symptoms. Lupus can also increase the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Source(s): http://www.apsfa.org/lupus.htm#lupus_4... http://www.apsfa.org Signs or Symptoms of Lupus: Typical features of lupus include a butterfly shaped rash over the cheeks, a skin rash appearing in areas exposed to the sun, sores in the mouth and nose, arthritis involving one or more joints, kidney inflammation, neurological disorders such as headaches, personality changes, organic brain syndrome, peripheral neuropathies, sensory neuropathy, psychological problems including paranoia, mania, and schizophrenia, seizures, transverse myelitis, and paralysis and stroke. Fever, weight loss, hair loss, poor circulation in the fingers and toes, chest pain when taking deep breaths, and abdominal pain may also occur. Some of the most common symptoms are: Vague symptoms Extreme fatigue Malaise Unexplained fever Chills Arthritis Joint pains Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases Kidney problems Hair loss Chest pain on deep breaths Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases Swelling Swollen glands Skin symptoms Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose Rash on cheeks and nose Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun Mouth sores |
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