Relatable Pain ScaleA NP I was seeing gave me the following pain scale to make it easier for me to understand where my pain was, and to help my medical professionals understand...Reactions 0 reactions Comments41 repliesCopingJoint PainSymptoms
Brain fog and low energyHi, I am experiencing brain fog and extremely low energy levels. Yesterday I walked for 2 miles and I was exhausted. I pushed myself to exercise because my rheumatologist said...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesJoint PainFatigueSymptoms
Could this be a malar rash? I've had a rash on my face that comes and goes for a few years now. I also have a lot of joint pain and swelling in my wrist and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesButterfly RashSymptoms
Anyone else having balance issues or TIA's? This question comes from the community member Mrschp: "Has anyone ended up with balance issues? Over the past two months, I have fallen four or five times. I can't remember...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Breathing Has anyone have trouble with breathing like the feeling of not getting enough air or going up level of stairs your out of breath? I get this sometimes like now...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesCopingSymptoms
My body is swollen all the time.I was diagnosed with lupus December 7th 2022 after I had a heart attack in October. I have been taking hydroxychloroquine since December 2022. My body is always swollen and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments34 repliesCopingJoint PainSymptoms
Hip PainDoes anyone have trouble with hips aching?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments47 repliesSymptoms
Hair thinning Has anyone experienced thinning hair on one side? I know hair thinning is typical for older women but this started when I started having lupus symptoms about 10 yrs ago...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
Swelling in my feet and legs Does anyone have trouble with swelling in your feet and legs if so what do the Dr's do for you is this a flare up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice