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Do you think these pains could be lupus? |
I have pains in my knees, fingers and elbows which give me great discomfort. I also have an under-acative thyroid which leaves me feeling very tired and drained. I work in a kitchen so am on my feet alot but this past year the pain is worse. So days are better then others. My finger joints become hot and painful. Lupus in its mildest form is treated with anti inflamatory tablets similar to arthritis ,also as it is an auto immune disease it can attack every bodily system,not easily diagnosed in the early stages unless you have the trademark butterfly rash it can be fatal no sounds more like a form of arthritis. arthritis Sounds like arthritis or rheumatism. See your GP. No, not in isolation. Why is SLE the first thing you thought of??? I don't know you, your age or your health history. I agree that it may be arthritis. If you have hypothyroidism, aren't you taking hormone replacements?? That would help with fatigue. Standing for long periods of time will affect the legs and feet, but that's a given. Buy the best shoes you can afford - shoes that support the feet well and wear support hose or socks. Flex your legs and rotate your ankles from time to time to encourage circulation. Try taking an OTC arthritis-formula pain med and see if it helps. Flex your fingers frequently. If the med doesn't give relief, see your doctor. I'm a nurse. |
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