Question about Lupus?

Question

You know that rash you get on your forhead or the bridge of you nose, is it only irritating when you touch it? How about platelets, can they be high? Is your headach supposed to last for three days? How can I get rid of the pain in my knee joints? Is lupus Deadly?

Answer 1

Lupus can be deadly, ite depends on what type of lupus you have...

There are three main types of lupus:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (eh-RITH-eh-muh-TOE-sus) is the most common form. It’s sometimes called SLE, or just lupus. The word “systemic” means that the disease can involve many parts of the body such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. SLE symptoms can be mild or serious.

Discoid lupus erythematosus mainly affects the skin. A red rash may appear, or the skin on the face, scalp, or elsewhere may change color.

Drug-induced lupus is triggered by a few medicines. It’s like SLE, but symptoms are usually milder. Most of the time, the disease goes away when the medicine is stopped. More men develop drug-induced lupus because the drugs that cause it, hydralazine and procainamide, are used to treat heart conditions that are more common in men.

Unfortunatly, the most common type of Lupus, the systematic, can also be the deadliest, it just depends on which of your organs it is attacking. You could possibly have a mild version of it if you are only experiencing the rash... though the headaches don't sound very promising. See a neurologist about those, because they could be a sign of migraines; no, a headache should not last for three days.
To answer your question about your rash, Lupus comes in what people refer to as a flare. When symptoms appear, it’s called a “flare.” These signs may come and go. You may have swelling and rashes one week and no symptoms at all the next. You may find that your symptoms flare after you’ve been out in the sun or after a hard day at work.

Even if you take medicine for lupus, you may find that there are times when the symptoms become worse. Learning to recognize that a flare is coming can help you take steps to cope with it. Many people feel very tired or have pain, a rash, a fever, stomach discomfort, headache, or dizziness just before a flare. Steps to prevent flares, such as limiting the time you spend in the sun and getting enough rest and quiet, can also be helpful.

Moderate exercise can help with your flare ups and with your pain in your joints. If you cannot do regular exercises, as in gyms or work-out videos, try Curves. This gym was specifically designed for people with autoimmune diseases because it's lower-leveled exercises designed specifically for people who can't do more rigorous workouts because of these diseases.

Range-of-motion (for example, stretching) exercises help maintain normal joint movement and relieve stiffness. This type of exercise helps maintain or increase flexibility.

Strengthening (for example, weight-lifting) exercises help keep or increase muscle strength. Strong muscles help support and protect joints affected by lupus.

Aerobic or endurance (for example, brisk walking or jogging) exercises improve cardiovascular fitness, help control weight, and improve overall function.

Most importantly, remember that you are not alone. You may consider purchasing books about Lupus, getting free information from your doctor, or even joining support groups. My mother has has Lupus since I was a child and fifteen years later she has it under control with the right medicines and she is doing much better. Good luck and God Bless!

Answer 2

all those really depend on what type of lupus you have....my mother has been battling lupus for about 19 years now and she has dealt with the rashes, severe headaches, joint pain, mild strokes, you name it

she's been on coumadin since she was first diagnosed, but never went the steroid route because she did not want the side effects that come along with it

lupus is an awful disease but its not a death sentence (depending on how severe it is).....it has ruined all my mothers organs (the most recent being her bladder) in some way and that causes problems, but she is 56 now and is doing great...she really needs to make sure she gets her rest, exercises, and eats right.....but she just takes it day by day

for pain i would ask your doctor for the 800 mg motrin...my mom pops those like candy, but they seem to help her

just make sure you find a doctor that really knows about lupus....lots of doctors think they do, but really dont and you can end up in more of a mess if you arent careful

Answer 3

My toes get real pale and I believe it s from the Lupus does anyone have this problem

Answer 4

Now it can be cure. My friends all heal with it.