Symptoms of Lupus

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
• Permanent rash over the cheeks (malar or butterfly rash)
• Extreme fatigue and weakness
• Increased risk of miscarriage
• Rashes from sunlight/UV light
• Headaches, migraine
• Kidney problems
• Oral/nasal ulcers
• Hair loss
• Depression
• 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
• Seizures, mental disturbances such as anxiety, claustrophobia, agoraphobia, depression and psychosis and other CNS (Central Nervous System) involvement
• Haematological disorders including anaemia
• Swollen glands
• Poor circulation causing the tips of fingers to turn white and then blue on exposure to cold and red when exposed to heat (Raynaud's) 

 A person with lupus may have four or five symptoms, where some of these might recede and/or others develop.