There are some symptoms, however, that are pretty clear cut for
lupus, and that is sun sensitivity (getting a
rash after being in the sun), malar
rash, and painful swelling joints. Most docs wont even CONSIDER lupus, unless you have these symptoms, even though you can have lupus without them. Its confusing and really frustrating for so many who go untreated. It took 8 years for my Dx, and I have had many of the 11 criteria for years...
OK this is an MS page, Im sorry for all the lupus talk.