Lupus symptoms?

Question

Has anyone out there been diagnosed with Lupus and if so, what are your symptoms?

Answer 1

I was diagnosed with lupus 11 years ago, symptoms were muscle pain, numbness in hands and feet, skin problems, rashes and hives, sore throat, head pain, rapid heartbeat, failure to sweat. I was also diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. 3 years ago I was bedbound with my hands in braces 24/.7. Someone suggested I try eliminating some foods from my diet. I had allergy testing done, found out I was allergic to wheat, eggs soy and meat (because commercial meat contains these allergens) I eliminated them from my diet, cut out all processed foods, eat nothing artificial, and eat primarily fruits, veg and fish. I also quit drinking toxic commercial milk and switched to raw milk. Within a week of starting this diet, I was able to remove my braces and walk with out a cane. Within a month I was completely fine. I have cheated on the diet 5 times in two years, and symptoms have come back every time! If I stick to it, I live like a normal human being! Good luck btw I am only 42 years old

Answer 2

My dad has Lupus- Lupus is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms are very similar to that of rheumatoid arthritis like swelling and pain in the joints. It also can be accompanied by overwhelming fatigue and some skin discoloration. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It means that your immune system starts attacking healthy cells. The good thing about Lupus is (for the most part) it can be managed.

Answer 3

Although lupus can affect any part of the body, most people experience symptoms in only a few organs.

Achy joints (arthralgia)
Fever more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
Arthritis (swollen joints)
Prolonged or extreme fatigue
Skin Rashes
Anemia
Kidney Involvement
Pain in the chest on deep breathing (pleurisy)
Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and
nose
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Hair loss
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers turning white
and/or blue in the cold)
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers

Answer 4

It's not lupus! It's never lupus. Run the tests again.