Lupus Symptoms
Inflammation-Related Anemia & Lupus
Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with lupus may...
Skin Health and Lupus
Rashes, ulcers, hyperpigmentation (darker spots on skin) and alopecia (hair loss) are...
Itchy Skin, Hives, & Rashes with Lupus
Rashes and lesions are common symptoms of lupus. Itchy skin can be more than an inconvenience -- it can be in indicator of changes in disease activity. The American College of Rheumatology uses an 11-item classification index to monitor lupus disease involvement. 4 of the 11 items relate to the skin.[thb_gap...
Retinal Vasculitis, Nerve Damage and Lupus
Over 28% of people with lupus have eye symptoms, an issue that is not often discussed. The causes can be in the eye, the optic nerve, and the brain, but all are caused by inflammation. Often, the eye is not directly affected by lupus. This is because the...
Humidity and Lupus
Seasonal temperature changes add to the challenges of life with lupus. Humidity plays a role -- and it makes hot summer days feel even hotter. Lupus is notoriously challenging to manage. It can seem like almost anything can trigger a flare - as if...
Lower Back Pain, Chronic Inflammation, & Lupus
Many Lupus Warriors, particularly people with nephritis, struggle with constant aches & lower back pain. A number of tests can help identify the cause. From constant, dull pains to sharp pangs, back pain is the worst. It can immobilize you and have you stuck on the couch or the floor. It’s...
Fevers and Lupus
Fevers are a common symptom of lupus flares but can also be a symptom of infections. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has many different symptoms. This is because Inflammation effects all of the parts of the body, from the joints, to...
The Skin Microbiome and Lupus
The microorganisms on the skin, known as the skin microbiome, effects the health of people with lupus, both in terms of vulnerability to infection and in inflammation. Bacteria play an important role in the human body, particularly in the intestines where they help break down...
T Cells, the Immune System, and Lupus
T cells are important components of the immune system, but also of autoimmune disease. Regulating T cells is a potential key to reducing symptoms of lupus. T cells are a special type of white blood cell that come from the thymus known as a lymphocyte. White blood...
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth, and Lupus
Many people with lupus experience abnormally dry mouths, and this symptom is more than just uncomfortable – it can make other symptoms worse or hint at deeper issues. Dry mouth is the feeling of stickiness or dryness that is common for people with lupus. Approximately 79-80% (48) of...
Brain Symptoms, Brain Fog, and Lupus
Brain symptoms are the least acknowledged and most misunderstood symptoms of lupus. But over 50% of patients experience some sort of brain symptom in the course of their disease. Neuropsychiatric symptoms happen when lupus affects the brain, spinal cord, or any of the other...