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* Achy, swollen joints * Persistent fever over 100 degrees * Prolonged, extreme fatigue * Skin rashes * Pain in the chest on deep breathing * Anemia * Excessive protein in the urine * Sensitivity to sunlight * Hair loss * Abnormal clotting problems * Fingers turning white or blue in the cold * Seizures * Mouth or nose ulcers lasting more than two weeks Most people with lupus do not experience all of these symptoms ever or at one time.
The immune system is designed to attack foreign substances in the body. If you have lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system and it attacks healthy cells and tissues. This can damage many parts of the body such as the:
- Joints
- Skin
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Brain.
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Is lupus a rare disease?
It is estimated 1 in 2000 people will have lupus or lupus like symptoms.
Can lupus lie dormant while still showing some symptoms?
If a person is showing symptoms, then the lupus is not dormant.
What are the symptoms of lupus cerebritis?
Symptoms of lupus cerebritis may include headaches, seizures , stroke , psychosis, dementia , peripheral neuropathy , cerebellar ataxia
What are some symptoms of Lupus?
Symptoms of lupus erythematosus are: Fever occurs in 90 % of patients, Arthritic Pain which is often accompanied by swelling and redness, Skin Rashes.
What are some symptoms of lupus erythematosus?
Symptoms of lupus erythematosus are: Fever occurs in 90 % of patients, Arthritic Pain which is often accompanied by swelling and redness, Skin Rashes.
Are leukocytes and blood in urine symptoms of lupus?
Yes, these are all signs of Lupus. Looking for these 2 things are some of the things the doctor will look for when trying to diagnose you with Lupus.
Which percentage of lupus cases are SLE Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus?
Systemic lupus accounts for approximately 70 percent of all cases of lupus. In approximately half of these cases, a major organ, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys or brain, will be affected. Cutaneous lupus (affecting only the skin) accounts for approximately 10 percent of all lupus cases. Drug-induced lupus accounts for about 10 percent of all lupus cases and is caused by high doses of certain medications. The symptoms of drug-induced lupus are similar to systemic lupus; however, symptoms usually subside when the medications are discontinued.
How long can you have lupus before symptoms come on?
Symptoms of lupus can be so subtle that a person would not suspect the disease. For example, lupus patients are likely to catch colds more frequently and have a much harder time getting well. Lupus patients often experience fatigue, but may simply think they did too much. Since there is no definitive test for lupus, it is hard to say when onset occurs. Additionally, lupus is a remitting/flaring disease meaning it has periods of relative calm and periods of activity The majority of cases are mild to moderate, although lupus can be life threatening. In a mild case of lupus, the patient might not even be bothered enough by the symptoms to bring them to the attention of a doctor.
Will having systemic lupus affect your pregnancy?
All pregnancies of women who have lupus are considered high risk and should be closely monitored. About 25% of women with lupus see an improvement in their symptoms while pregnant, 25% see a worsening of symptoms and 50% see no change. Premature births and miscarriages are common as well.
Can lupus detected before sympotms?
No, because the symptoms are an imporant piece of the diagnostic process.
Can lupus be misdiagnosed as leukemia?
It is possible that leukemia may be misdiagnosed as lupus, however lupus can cause bone marrow changes that may mimic some of the symptoms and signs of leukemia. For appropriate diagnosis of lupus, see a rheumatologist. For appropriate diagnosis of blood disease, see a hematologist.
If you have systemic lupus erithymatosus its possible to recover or its gone?
Systemic Lupus is an autoimmune disease that once you have it will not 'be gone' or 'go away. However, lupus is a disease that has periods of remissions and exacerbations, this means that sometimes symptoms will be better and sometimes worse.
