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
- Extreme fatigue and weakness
- Increased risk of miscarriage
- Rashes from sunlight/UV light (including the classical“butterfly” rash on the cheeks and nose)
- 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 - , 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)