Frequently Asked Questions about Lupus (SLE)

My name is john worthy registered nurse attempting some study on lupus, one my patients has it and i have no idea about the illness. i have read one page that s...?

Can lymphodema develop in a lupus patient with a swollen leg?

Searing foot pain and lupus?

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and restless leg syndrome. My ESR is 129 and my CRP is 2.39(h). Also have borderline anemia with HCT of 34.4, RBC 3.5...?

Tested positive, but do not have Lupus?

I have begun having a senstion that the right side of my body is cold all the time. It feels like it is only the outside of my arm and leg which are chilled and...?

SLE?

Is it possible that I could have Lupus?

Raised, puffy skin rashes?

Lupus?

What other test should i have done to see if i do have a connective tissue disease?

Diagnose Lupus without ds-dna antibody?

Could back and rib fractures be caused by lupus?

What is meant by Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease?

Mother/daughter lupus?

Why do I find have pain in my arms when I wake up and am constantly tired?

Is it possible to have all tests come back normal but still have lupus?

Any connection between SLE and enlarged spleen?

Does a negative ANA r/o RA or Lupus?

My 20 yr old grand-daughter has lupus with heart and lung involvment, Reyenauds, R.A., CFS. She can not work or live by herself. Her mental stability is declin...?

Liver enzymes in lupus?

Should my rheumatologist test for lupus?

Indefinite lupus diagnosis?

Lupus symptoms but negative ANA?

I have 99% of Lupus Symptoms and had some blood positive for ANA and some negitive. I also have a low white count. Is this Lupus?

Does having a negative ana mean you don't have lupus?

Sed rate and lupus?

Can a rash associated with Lupus spread all over your body and itch like crazy?

Lupus and heredity?

How can a fibromyalgia patient determine if they also have lupus?

Can I have drug induced Lupus again?

My sister is 19 years old & is suffring with lupus nephritis.What might be the future complications?

How do you know if lupus is attacking your organs?

In Dr. Michael Belmonts Clinical Overview on Lupus he stated that"The prognosis for patients with SLE has greatly improved over the last few decades with at lea...?

Lupus?

My brother is 27 and has been diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis it is very aggressive and he has already been treated with chemo and currently on cytoxin however h...?

Lesions on my legs?

Surgery risk?

In disease SLE Systemic Lupus Erythmatosis, does patient get periodic fevers?? even after getting doses of steriods,all required suggested drugs for a time more...

I was diagnosed with Lupus a few months ago. The last couple of days everything that I eat and even when I take my medication it feels as though everything is ...?

Patient with diagnosed SLE and Nephritis Class 4 with positive lupus anticoagulant and with progressive rise of creatinine inspite of esr of 1, DSDNA < 30 and b...?

I would like to know why a Dermotologist will not treat my psoriasis because I have Lupus; though it is in remission. He says I need to see a Rheumotologist. Al...?

I have an SLE and I have two kids, is it possible for them to have it?

Lupus diagnosis?

Can lupus pain and other symptoms disappear duing pregnancy?

I am a physical therapy student at the University of Connecticut, I am writing a paper regarding the effectiveness of physical therapy with Systemic Lupus patie...?

Life expectancy in late diagnosis of lupus?

I have a rash on both legs. It has raised lesions, it sometimes itches and hurts. My legs swell at the sight of the rashes and I have had several infected lesio...?

Could I still have lupus?

Is retaining water and sore upper body joints signs that my lupus is no longer in remission?

I have been testing for everything. From Als to Fibro , lupus ect. I came down with a rash that lasted 4 or 5 days. Some were watery others white bumps,?

Is Polycithemia Vera caused by having Lupus?

How can I stop the rash on my face due to photosensitive lupus?

Gastric bypass surgery with lupus?

Do I have Lupus Nephritis?

Do i have lupus?

Dry liips and lupus?

I have a Positive ANA and a Positive dsDNA, hip and leg pain for two years (supposed to be bursitis).?

My Niece has Lupus she has been vomiting blood and has blood in her urine. The physician told her that she has an enlarged liver with spots, they are doing a bi...?

Can you die from having lupus?

Do I have lupus?

My mother has Lupus and is an alcoholic, how is this affecting her in the long run?

I have had a low grade fever (99.5-100F) since last night, also I have muscle aches, fatigue, headache. Do you think this is from lupus flare up or may be flu v...?

Lupus chest pain?

Lupus and lesions?

Can my God sister die from Lupus?

Lupus that attacks the brain.?

Can a woman in her mid thirties, diagnosed with SLE, have children ?

My lupus causes me to break out in severe hives. My body turns red, burns, and itches real bad like I have a bug in my body. I was admited to the hospital in ...?

I had a partial cerebral seizure two days after having a kidney biopsy. They said the seizure had nothing to do with the biopsy, but could be linked to my Lupus...?

My mother is 75 years old.And has found out she has discord lupus.She has a rash on her arms lower legs and now face.When she has a flair up she gets very itchy...?

Can cerebral lupus occur in the presence of normal C3C4 levels ?

Do lupus patients require a lifetime of steroids and other medicines?

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