Lupus Symptom Bingo

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Lupus can leave some people feeling out of control. You might experience flare-ups when symptoms worsen and other times when lupus symptoms are mild.

This symptom bingo card is a creative way to share your symptoms with your support system. We are also sharing a free downloadable symptom tracker that can help you look for patterns in your lupus care.

What are some lupus symptoms?

Lupus symptoms are different for everybody. While some people develop rashes and photosensitivity, others experience a combination or just a few of those listed below:

lupus symptom bingo card

Download a printable symptom tracker

How many symptoms can you check off? Let us know in the comments!

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hollaturgirl Member

I have nine symptoms wow oh no
1. Racquel H. Dozier Member
 
 <inline-mention username="hollaturgirl" user-id="2044384"/> Wow Bingo all around huh? I am holding space for you to have some relief. I know dealing with it all is hard. Sending you gentle hugs. ~Racquel~ lupus team member
Sheila Member

Having a horrible flare now with 7 symptoms. Bingo. 
1. GabbyFormica Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="Sheila" user-id="4518635"/>, Uhg I'm so sorry, flares are miserable any time of year, but I can only imagine how this heat wave might be exacerbating things. Do you have any relaxing things you like to do to help yourself feel better during a flare? Gabby (team member)
CommunityMember2132 Member

Currently experiencing 13 of these symptoms. I just lost my mom 6 weeks ago, we had to move without much notice and my husband fell and broke his hip and had to have hip replacement surgery, all within a few weeks of each other. This triggered a major lupus flare unfortunately. Nothing I can do except keep chugging along and hope this flare up gets better soon. 
1. GabbyFormica Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="CommunityMember2132" user-id="6146260"/>, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss and for the pain, stress and discomfort you are experiencing. Life is hard enough to deal with on its own, but adding lupus flares and symptoms on top of everything else just makes things that much harder. I hope you are able to rest and relax to the best of your ability this week and your flare eases up soon! Sending hugs Gabby (team member)
jvbs830 Member

13 for me
1. Cody Leach Member
 
 <inline-mention username="jvbs830" user-id="4201306"/> That's a lot to go through all at once. I hope that you're able to get some much-needed relief soon! How have you been managing with everything going on? - Cody (Team Member)
jvbs830 Member

I rarely have fewer symptoms as I have multiple auto immune disorders and all cannot be treated because there are no treatments available that can cover more than one at a time.
1. GabbyFormica Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="jvbs830" user-id="4201306"/>, I cannot imagine how difficult that must be to manage without treatment support. Thank you for being a part of our community and sharing with us. Thinking of you 💜 Gabby (team member)
gr33nie42 Member

I have 12 😭
BrandiD49 Member

15 off the bingo card! Almost a coverall! Lol
Becka Member

Have 14 out of 16… Currently my symptoms, especially the pain and swelling, are at the point where I’m even considering the ER… Even though it will likely pan out just like other times...I’d either be told to contact my Primary Care and/or be left waiting for hoooouuurrrsss… only to be sent home with no relief, no answers, and likely more an increase in symptoms 
1. GabbyFormica Community Admin
 
 <inline-mention username="Becka" user-id="8452406"/>, Its such a hard decision, when you feel like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to nasty flares and frustrating hospital visits. This article has tips for managing painful flares from some of our patient leaders: <a href='https://lupus.net/living/flares-coping' target='_blank'>https://lupus.net/living/flares-coping</a> . I hope you are able to get the support you need and your flare eases sooner rather than later! Gabby (team member)