What were your first lupus symptoms?

Fatigue. About 90 percent of people with lupus experience some level of fatigue.

Does lupus cause testicular pain?

These patients typically demonstrate testicular pain, erythema and/or swelling. ASA in secondary autoimmune orchitis have been reported in up to 50% of patients, especially in systemic lupus erythematosus patients. The pathogenesis of primary as well as secondary autoimmune orchitis is still unknown.

What are the signs and symptoms of lupus?

The most common lupus symptoms (which are the same for men and women) are: Extreme fatigue (feeling tired all the time) Pain or swelling in the joints Swelling in the hands, feet, or around the eyes

What causes muscle aches and pains in lupus?

Inflammation is the most common reason for muscle pain and aches. Any time that major inflammation exists (“strep” throat, hepatitis, cancer, lupus, acute heart attack, etc.), signs and symptoms often include fevers, sweats, chills, fatigue, weight loss, and various muscle aches, pains and weakness.

What causes chest pain in people with lupus?

As mentioned in #14, pleuritic chest pain, or pain when you take a breath, is a common symptom among people with lupus. This type of chest pain may be due to costochondritis, inflammation of the cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum.

What are the side effects of systemic lupus erythematosus?

Poor access to care, late diagnosis, less effective treatments, and poor adherence to therapeutic regimens may increase the damaging effects of SLE, causing more complications and an increased risk of death. 1 SLE can limit a person’s physical, mental, and social functioning.