I have had cramps in my feet and legs for 30 years and for a while, when I would walk up to a counter, it would feel as if someone had suddenly thrown hot water on my legs. Now, my legs feel as if I am always standing in hot water. I was told in 1993 that the ANA test was 1 point below what they consider Lupus. They were testing me for a lot of the symptoms I was having at that time. My symptoms have increased over the last 13 years. Is my problem with my legs today a common symptom of Lupus or just old age? I am now 59 years old.

Your symptoms does not completely suggests of SLE. It will be better if you could do an ANA profile + anti dsDNA and antiRo serum tested.
ANA test is positive for more than 95% of SLE cases. ANA negative lupus is very rare , such patients have positive anti ds.DNA or anti Ro . If all the above are negative lupus can be ruled out. . But in many cases these tests get positive about one to two years after onset of symptoms. Hence testing has to be repeated, to confirmly rule out lupus.

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR SLE
1.malar or discoid rash . Reddish raised patches over the cheeks.
2.photosensitivity. Exposure to uv light causes rash
3.oral and nasal ulcers
4.tenderness and swelling of two or more joints.
5.pleuritis of lung
Pericarditis of heart
6.urine protein of more than 0.5 g /dl
7.seizures or psychosis without other causes.
8.anemia.or decreased white blood cells.
9.anti.dsDNA, anti Sm, anti phospholipid
10. Abnormal ANA levels.

Thank you

hi
my mum has lupus and she suffers with hot feet but she says its the bones in her feet that hurt and the hot weather brings it on, she was 56 when she was first diagnosed if you are not happy you should go back to your drs as your symptoms sound similar to my mum.
hope you get sorted out

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