Lupus Support Group
Lupus is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system cannot distinguish between threats (like viruses and bacteria), and healthy cells and tissue. As a result, the body produces antibodies that inflict cell damage, most commonly targeting joints, skin, kidneys and the nervous system. Join the group and find support for coping with lupus.
Can you please tell me what normally happens to you in a flare? The doctors always knew I had a connective tissue disease but never ran the tests for Lupus until a dermatologist noticed I had levido reiticularus. Now they think I may have been drug induced by Enbrel. So far they have not run any other tests and I think some of my back pain is from my kidneys. Please help.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Some of the typical symptoms indacating a flare are sudden weakness, running a low temperature, joint and muscle aches, and develop oral and nasal ulcers. Whenever I usually feel a flare coming on I experience muscle or joint pain, fatigue or a low-grade fever.
Every lupus patient is different and being that you're newly diagnosed, it's important that you pay attention to your symptoms since they may be common to the flares that you'll experience in dealing with this illness. If your back back pain is located in your lower back towards either side of your body, it may be an indication of renal involvement. Hopefully, your doctors are currently running tests to see what's going on with your kidneys.