The Symptoms
Although there are many possible manifestations of lupus, those listed below are some of the more common. Lupus is a disease which can present many different facets, rarely do two people have exactly the same symptoms, and these can vary from just one to many.
- Joint/muscle aches and pains
- Permanent rash over cheeks
- Extreme fatigue and weakness
- Increased risk of miscarriage
- Rashes from sunlight/UV light
- Flu-like symptoms and/or night sweats
- Weight gain or loss
- Inflammation of the tissues covering internal organs with associated chest and/or abdominal pain
- Seizures, mental illness or other cerebral problems
| - Headaches, migraine
- Kidney problems
- Oral/nasal ulcers
- Hair loss
- Depression
- Haematological disorders including anaemia
- Swollen glands
- Poor blood circulation causing the tips of fingers and toes to turn white then blue on exposure to cold (Raynauds)
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A person with lupus may have four or five symptoms, where some of these might recede and/or others develop.
THE TWO MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF LUPUS APPEAR TO BE:
JOINT/MUSCLE ACHES AND PAINS
EXTREME FATIGUE AND WEAKNESS
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