5 Early Signs of Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue. There is no cure, and the disease can pose serious, sometimes fatal complications, such as kidney damage and cardiovascular disease. Here are five early signs of lupus to watch out for.
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[@TTG1973]

Doctors need to start listening more to symptoms and stop being so hard to give a diagnosis…people such as myself are out here suffering

[@deecee901]

Yes! I became distraught..10 years being blown off! They called it fibro.

[@PaganPunk]

Would like to point out....Not Everyone with Lupus gets the Butterfly rash!! ....I'm currently going through a Terrible flare up! 😢

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@kateskeys]

I have no butterfly rash either. I hav started taking 500 mgs of THC edibles- it cures ALL MY SYMPTOMS

[@MsBonnieBlue]

Both of my sisters have/had lupus 🙏

[@maryhowse1106]

Hi what is a butter fly rash please

[@maryhowse1106]

I have a fast pulse sometimes that isn't one of the symptoms is it

[@theoneandonly1593]

I was diagnosed with Lupus and APS a year and a half later after giving birth to my son. It’s started with very painful joint pains, temperature, rashes, and all sorts of things. However, currently I am fighting it.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@deeann424]

Bless you. What is APS? Take care.

[@Fariha159]

May Allah gives you patient.can you tell me how much your esr was?

[@user-by6yy2vu8f]

I'm diagnosed with Lupus..have a lots of pains , weakness nd breathing problem at certain times not on meds

[@sereneanna4040]

Hi there, whatever e illness. Do a detox programme. Basically all diseases are due to a built up of toxin. Grudually, the vital organs like liver and kidneys began to break down. These 2 organs are the main waste disposal elements in a human body. Therefore, the sick must do a detox : cut off if possible sugar, salt, oily and spicy foods, fast foods, preserved foods, carbs, glutens, dairys, red meat, seafoods... all these foods are very difficult for a sick person to digest. Try a light diet: more vegs esp green, some fruits(some like banana has too much sugar), White meat like salmon, chicken, turkey, no pork becos its very toxic, nuts, olive oil... Myself had fatty liver and high colestriol. Was led to diet by the Spirit of God after followin His command to tithe last saturday in church. After 1 week dietin was much better alry🙌🏻👑✝️⚖🛡🛐🛐🛐🦅🕊🕊🕊🙂 Edit: Was Miraclely healed of severe covid on 3rd day after contractin e disease by not wearin mask while travellin in e bus on may 30, 2020. I prayed and was waitin to see doctor 3 hr later when clinic open. Meantime, took 100gm of licorice and boil it in abt 3 cups of water. Drank it and was healed. China also use this medicine.😊

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

I have 4 out of 5. I got diagnosed 35 years ago.

[@ivyamaru9537]

I’m so sorry , I hope you’re doing good and stayin well, God bless you 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@firstjohnfourandone4930]

same all minus the sharp cheat pains diagnosed 2019

[@ivyamaru9537]

@@firstjohnfourandone4930 I’m so sorry, I hope you’re doing well too, God bless u🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@firstjohnfourandone4930]

@@ivyamaru9537 🤗💪Thanks so much

[@ivyamaru9537]

@@firstjohnfourandone4930 you’re welcome 😊❤️

[@sistakia33]

Extremely extreme fatigue: I couldn't even roll over. Sharp stabbing chest pain: Pleurisy. The butterfly rash is the one I got last.

[@sistakia33]

@Brian Armstrong I would definitely talk with your primary physician about seeing a Rheumatologist if you are noticing several issues like the ones you mentioned. Lupus is one of many issues that could be the cause of joint pain and pleurisy.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@hementikanaidoo8144]

I have lupus and constantly suffering from chronic pain and can't sleep, no appetite because of the nausea. I don't have the butterfly rash on my face but coz of the chronic pain I go through everyday of my life my face turns red like I'm using blush... For many years I've been battling lupus and unfortunately I've been diagnosed countless times with anemia, kidney problems, headaches, nausea, collapsing anywhere, can't handle cold or hot weather, always covering up and using alot more clothes than anyone else, having the flu and never getting better, and the list goes on... I suffer from anxiety and depression. Many times I wanted to end my life and more coz of the pain I was in. I hated this person I've become, it wasn't me. But now I know what I have lupus and overlapping scleroderma.... And now everyday I wake up, with my swallen face, fingers, and I'm ready to face the unknown and that's how I feel about lupus you never know what to expect next... So no matter what life throws at me this I'M A WARRIOR, FIGHTER.... No matter the weather we are in this together... You'll never know how strong you are until you try and let the warrior come out in you..... ♥️😘🦋🦋

[@TheDonnellymarie]

I have had all of those. The doctor does not take it seriously when I have mentioned this to them.

[@leannecomerford8261]

I'm in the initial diagnosis stage with my rheumatologist.

[@gailtucker294]

Be very careful! some meds are toxic! Causes more damage than the disorder it self!!

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@chrys77cross]

My mom has lupus and two brothers had it. My brothers died from it (neonatal lupus syndrome and one brother died in his early 40's from an aortic dissection).

[@Wallflower28]

I seem to have almost everything associated with Lupus except the butterfly rash. I have Sjogren's, Hypothyroidism, Psoriatic Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Fibromyalgia, and a digestive disorder. My liver doesn't seem to be producing enough bile and now they are suggesting that I get my gallbladder out because of stones. I wouldn't be surprised if they lump it all in one and say I have Lupus.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@venomx4093]

Fatty liver is very common with some of those autoimmune diseases you have. Take Tudca for your liver.

[@ad60924]

I had all these symptoms for years and didn't even know wat was wrong and now doctors r just now trying to diagnose me with this

[@allisonandrews4719]

See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@margaretcurrie4093]

Ya 😂all I get out off them, low on iron.. Or its your flybromygia..

[@Aloha-sailor]

I've had symptoms for 20 years, most recently the butterfly rash after a surgery 9 mths ago. Beware of your stress level.

[@MsMelissa216]

I get that chest pain often can even take in a slight breath feels like I’m being stabbed

[@ad60924]

Me too it's not fun

[@jlastre]

I’m a 59 year old male and was diagnosed with SLE/lupus in October 2024. Never had the butterfly rash. Most men don’t. Had a PCP who ignored my symptoms for 6 years. So being ignored happens to men too. Also just had a disability hearing where the judge denied my application. Even though my doctor says I have SLE the judge decided I have UCTD. My attorney is appealing.

[@brendapasol1309]

Thanks for the information. God Bless!!

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@user-zi5bd8ju7f]

See your Dr. ? REALLY? I don't even know what they do anymore....know what they don't do!

[@montanasojourn]

Thanks for the info.

[@davidmoore2924]

How are you doing, Hope you have a great day

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@fionaestherfortuin4185]

Yes i dont haventhe butterfly rash an headaches But my spine us effected cannibis drops put me un remission but u hav fybro

[@ydnewrebuh337]

I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and mast cell syndrome. Not for the faint of heart and it was hard for people to understand the extent of these because I was so active and pushed thru so much. Now that I'm older, I'm not capable to do so. They say you're making it more then it is or you're a hypochondriac.... I don't want sympathy just understanding.

[@joancleveland7752]

I have all of them and have ccp positive test

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@valerieanngomez3506]

My test was negative for lupus but I have the symptoms that is why the tested me.

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@AliciaGuitar]

You cannot test negative for lupus. You can have lupus without the blood markers. Negative blood markers does not rule out lupus.

[@LampWaters]

Sadly like me many doctors stop at the ana test and stop running other labs or dismiss lupus all together at that point.

[@Kayakx4]

@@LampWaters What are the other labs you are referring to? I would like to know what to ask for besides ANA test. Thank you!

[@deecee901]

​@@LampWatersinsist on it. Same here.

[@maryc6189]

Yes there are people who still die from lupus!!

[@lapis3834]

Worry my daughter can have this. Can a blood test show it or is it just at times bloodtests can show Lupus? Something is wrong, I know, but it's not easy with one doctor and a daughter who is neurodivergent..all is believed to be results of stress and anxiety. It's that too, but I know there's something more to what she's going through.

[@deecee901]

Theres about 11 symptoms suggesting. Google it. No no specific test..my ana is 1:60. Have them do the autoimmune panel. RNP. Ds..dna smith test etc..i suffered getting diagnosed

[@alexandria3004]

I have all but the sharp chest pain. I don't think my specialist will believe me.

[@raihanasadia3259]

How to diagnose lupus? Any recommended blood test can be done to detect lupus?

[@geography6874]

BLOOD TEST- CRP,ESR,ANA PROFILE,CPK

[@MK-ex4ep]

With the help of (dr adima )on KZbin my Lupus was cure thank you sir you are a great.❤ ❤

[@elizabethhunt6149]

Blood tests- ANA

[@jasanders5877]

​@@geography6874I HAVE THEM ALL, FOR YEARS NOW. I'M AT MY WITS END. THEY WONT TREAT ME UNTIL, I'M OFF A MED, THAT A DOCTOR PUT ME ON, FOR SERVER MUSCLE, DISTINCTION. 😢I CRY ALL THE TIME NOW, SO SO TIRED, CAN'T EAT, 😲 MY MOUTH IS FULL OF SORES. CAN'T HARDLY WALK, 🤬 HEADACHES JOINT FEVERS ETC🌺

[@rekhasharma-jy8xh]

@@elizabethhunt6149 if Ana is positive then is it sure for lupus or any other blood test must taken plz suggest

[@abdulraheemkhan7340]

Any treatment?

[@elizabethhunt6149]

Sadly no 😢

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

Ofc there is treatment, but no cure.

[@kathymcmullen6093]

Treatment yea. BUT no cure. I have SLE and no fun. Tested 3x times. Positive each time

[@susanbrown2578]

I am suffering from Sjogrens but part of the 40% that is seronegative and I am gaslite.😡😞

[@margaretcorfield9891]

My daughter gets all those symptoms, including recurrent pericarditis and APS , but has negative ANA and so not lupus. Been like that for 8 years now.

[@jasanders5877]

HI🌺 I'M REALLY SORRY 😔 YOUR DAUGHTER IS GOING THROUGH MOST ROUGH TIME. HAVE THEY LOOKED AT A MYOPATHY,/MYOSITIS. THERE, ARE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES. THEY HAVE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. I KNOW FROM, EXPERIENCE IT'S SO MUCH WORSE, WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I'M GOING THROUGH, JUST THE BEGINNING OF LUPUS AND MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE. YET, THEY ARE STILL, STUFFING ME AROUND, BECAUSE OF A MEDICATION I AM ON. THEY, KNOW 🤔 HOW ILL, I AM, BUT WON'T SEE ME, UNTIL I'M OFF THE MEDS. WISHING YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER THE BEST❤

[@JeniferMichel]

Bloodwork alone cannot diagnose or rule out Lupus. While it's rare not to have a positive ANA with Lupus it is possible.

[@LampWaters]

I'd get a second opinion and try to get her on the meds. I'm ana negative and not giving up that there's some help when I really need it.

[@deecee901]

Bull My ana was 1:40

[@deecee901]

​@@LampWatershave them run the rnp. Smith dsdna..led to me being taken seriously

[@charvankerck3426]

you make it sound easy . just go to your doctor to help. So you say . Even specialists don't know what to do. just dismiss and SEE YA IN 6 MOS.

[@Susan.I]

I have many autoimmune diseases but thank god not Lupus!

[@fionaestherfortuin4185]

Take cannibis drops with tumeric

[@Greenmat7]

​@@fionaestherfortuin4185what is cannibies drop

[@srsrsrsrsr4412]

Can a woman give birth to a child after this disease??

[@dailydose5709]

No

[@juliechenot7853]

They can!! They just have a higher chance of miscarriage.

[@vgardner1688]

Yes.

[@deborahboucha9375]

Yes I gave birth after my one and only child, however this was difficult for my health but my daughter was born healthy.

[@hannahsolomon3927]

​@@dailydose5709 Your wrong, I was born to a mum who had really bad lupus nephritis and was given 6 weeks to live but her consultant was able to turn it around and 5 years later she had me and I was born without lupus but have developed it in the last year.

[@scarlettyarborough5499]

Loss of hearing