Can anyone tell me some more signs of Lupus?
Hi, this was posted on our home page to help some of our patients that need support: Basic Lupus Facts “Typical” clinical features include: – Fever, fatigue, and weight loss – Arthritis involving multiple joints for several weeks – Butterfly-shaped rash over the cheeks or other rashes – Skin rash appearing in areas exposed to the sun – Sores in the mouth or nose for more than a month – Loss of hair, sometimes in spots or around the hairline – Seizures, strokes and mental disorders – Blood clots in different locations – Miscarriages in some patients – Blood or protein in the urine or tests that suggest poor kidney function – Low blood counts (anemia, low white blood cells or low platelets) – Other symptoms include chest pain when the patient breathes deeply, heartburn, abdominal pain and poor circulation to the fingers and toes. – All of these symptoms can develop gradually, making lupus hard to diagnose. © 2008 American College of Rheumatology Lupus affects Asians, Native Hawaiians, Pa
