Are these the symptoms of mild or severe Lupus?

it doesn't all attack me at once, but they vary from time to time. I always feel these symptoms can be attributed to something else...


I have already been diagnosed with SLE but I havent gone to my rheumatologist for 1/2 year now. I am also not taking any meds at this time. I dont have any rashes so I was wondering if I should just rest and take it easy, after all, the doc will probably prescribe prednisone and send me home.





memory loss -----I am just plain forgetful and always have been though


headaches---------don't everyone get them from time to time?


fatigue---------------I am in college, so stress?


dizziness/lightheaded-------------i guess can be from stress, lack of sleep?


vertigo (nausea)----------------------happens sometimes


eye infections---------------------------- (eyelids swollen, but i think it was caused by dirty fingers) happened 4 times in 5 months


mouth sores/ulcers----------------happening just now


hair loss---------------------------I have thin hair, since HS


loss of appetite-----------------on and off, could be due to relationships+ schoolAre these the symptoms of mild or severe Lupus?
Hi Jayne.


As you have already been diagnosed with SLE I am sure you know that your rheumatologist can best answer this .... however of the many issues you describe I can tell you that the hair loss and fatigue are common signs for lupus . The rest of your ailments could have any of a plethora of causes not necessarily attributed to your lupus itself but could be an underlying factor . I would schedule an appointment with your rheumatologist for a better idea of what may or may not be causing your ailments and what there relevance to your lupus could be...





take care