Symptoms which may Indicate a Lupus Flare

It is important to note that this list of symptoms applies only to patients with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. In addition, remember that lupus is often a disease that repeats itself. Be on the lookout for a return of symptoms that were experienced at the beginning or onset of your disease


- Persistent (continuing) fatigue which is out of proportion to what you consider your normal
- fatigue
- Persistent weakness
- Aching all over without any obvious reason
- Persistent fever (In order to establish that you have fever, take your temperature every six
hours and write down the results.)
- Persistent loss of appetite
- Involuntary weight loss
- Excessive and persistent hair loss
- Recurrent (repeated) nose bleeds
- Sores on the roof of the mouth which burn when spicy foods are eaten
- Unexplained rash anywhere on the body
- Persistent hives
- Skin ulcers
- Recurrent pain in the joints
- Swelling of one or several joints
- Persistent joint stiffness upon wakening in the morning
- Chest pain which increases when breathing in
- Unusual shortness of breath
- Coughing up blood
-Persistent, unusual headache
- Persistent nausea and vomiting
- Recurrent or persistent pain in the abdomen
- Persistent and worsening swelling of the feet and legs
-Persistent swelling of the eyelids
- Blood in the urine or in the stools