lupus rash relief

Sorry you have been plagued with this rash. Have you been checked for Lupus? There are several kinds of Lupus and it can affect your skin - causing pimple-like lesions. It may take several tests to determine if you have Lupus as often there are false-negatives before it shows positive. Stay out of the sun as much as you can and avoid tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, mushrooms and other nightshade vegetables. Hope you all feel better.

Rash to face more pronounced on one side with facial edema. Rash was painful, burning, and raised. Went to a new PCP who thougth I might have Lupus. I had a positive ANA, and higher sed rate but subsequent tests for Lupus were negative. Again resolved on it's own w/o medication. Then last month I had my worst flare, but it was gone within a week. Seems like benadryl helps the best with cool soaks and sun exposure.

I couldn't really see anything, so I just tried seeing it on my full screen but all i couldn't make out was that your cheeks, nose and upper brow seemed to be flushed with more redness. I can't see if it's raised like a welt, or dry etc all i can make out is the red but it reminds me of the 'Butterfly rash' seen in Lupus. I'm not 100% sure but i do recall reading something about allergic reactions causing a similar rash, though not enough to pass on.

Have you tried washing her in a base of Aloe Vera gel?

My dr has referred me to a rheumatologist for further tests for Lupus. I've exhibited some of the symptoms like the butterfly rash and some joint pain. My sed rate has been high on the last 3 blood draws which is an indicator of inflammation somewhere in my body. My ? is that since Lupus can cause inflammation of blood vessels is it possible that the blood vessel next to my trigeminal nerve is pressing on that nerve when it's inflamed thus causing the classic TN pain? Thanks!

I'm a 40year old female that's been battling seronegative rheumatoid arthritis since I was 24. About a year and a half ago I started noticing this redness I had across my cheek bones and nose. At first I thought it was wind burn from the cold winter, but it never went away and is only getting worse! I had a baby last year and that's when I really starting noticing it. My older daughter claims it's been there for years though.

People with Lupus will get a "butterfly rash" across their nose and cheeks. They can also have a positive RA factor because Lupus does joint damage. Wonka is correct that it is difficult to diagnose in the beginning of the disease and you do have to meet 4 out of 11. Your levels (blood levels) will flucuate (becoming normal then abnormal when the disease is active). An ANA is a standard test for Lupus but will also come up positive for other diseases.

s are negative in approximately 5% with lupus. Other antibody markers of lupus include cardiolipin antibody, anti-smith antibody, DNA antibodies, SS-A and SS-B antibodies. I had a butterfly redness across my cheeks and nose and suspected this symptom might be due to Lupus but after many tests my rheumatologist ruled that out. Many years later I finally figured out this symptom was from bouts of hyperthyroidism from Hashimoto's thyroiditis (autoimmune hypothyroidism).

I has elephant feet when hypo before RAI but I was dx hyper and Graves. Hypo causing fluid retention etc regardless of whether Hashi or Graves most times.

When I get in the sun, I have joint pain w/ swelling, face rash and diarrhea. Another thing that causes lupus to flare is stress. But there is no way I would be working out at a gym. Even now on medicine, my muscles and joints could not hold up to running and putting so much stress to my joints. But there again, it could be the beginning stages of something. Something else I would recommend they check is your vit D level. Even if you think you get enough sun exposure.

The dry eyes and mouth sound like sjorgen's. Eye drops and lots of fluids will help. Some people also keep some hard candies handy to suck on. I have also been diagnosed with lupus, but I don't have the rash. My face will get red, but not the raised rash. I know how you are feeling. It took me 8 years to get a dx. Most drs just gave up and said they didn't know. I haven't been able to get a handle on my symptoms yet.

I'm still battling this whatever it is. I titrated down on prednisone and this (see picture) showed up on my face again. Is this a lupus rash? I can't get in to see my rheumatologist until the 15th. The oral pred has been helping my joints and skin once I got above 30mg but now that I'm down to ten I can hardly get out of bed in the morning my joints hurt like hell and I look hideous. I You should see my breasts... ugh....

I have read about it and it looks very similiar to hashimotos except the rash and skin issues. Is there anything else different besides the rash? Is it usually treated the same way hashi's is treated or graves? (or could go either way). I am just trying to learn more about this to help her where i can.

What I am wondering is it possible that I would now test positive for Lupus. What I have read on rashes that a lupus rash can show up on the face, neck, or chest. I almost want to go right now and have it checked out to see what a doctor thinks. Easier to show then describe what the rash looks like. What kind of information can you provide me that would be helpful in figuring out what is going on with me.

I am 37 and about every 4 months I get an ugly rash on my hands. They are small red /round bumps and some are not perfectly round but they hurt and they itch. I get it around my joints hands and now my elbows too. I went to dermatologist and she said it was skin lupus. Blood taken showed a small amount detected.

1. malar rash (butterfly rash) 2. discoid rash - red raised patches 3. photosensitivity - reaction to sunlight, resulting in skin rash 4. oral and or nose ulcers 5. arthritis 6. serositis - inflamation of the lining of the lungs or heart 7. renal disorder - excessive protein in urine and or cellular cast 8. neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis 9. anemia or low WBC or lymphopenia or low platlet count 10. positive ANA 11.

t been diagnosed with lupus but my butterfly rash has been very persistent the last 6 months or so. no swelling but I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia so pain is a constant part of my life as well as chronic fatigue.

s disease was almost 2 months ago. The rash is definately worse in the sun but also seems to get worse when she is very warm. The rash is itchy and burns when I put sunscreen on her. Our dermatologist perscribed a topical steroid which seemed to make the rash worse and spread. I have many autoimmune issues and am very concerned this could be something like lupus. We return to the Dr. in 2 weeks.

I have lupus myself and I have never heard of that. Lupus can cause rashes. (I am referring to systemic lupus, aka SLE). There is another form of lupus called discoid lupus. If she has that, perhaps the lesions could be related. I don't know much about that kind. The systemic kind is known for affecting various organ systems (kidneys, lungs, heart, etc.) The common rash that many systemic lupus patients have is a "malar rash" which covers the nose and the upper part of the cheeks.

I get a lot of relief from therapeutic massage therapy and go once a week for treatment. My Lupus hits a lot of my connective tissue and if you find someone who does myofascial release it can make a huge difference. I have had success with acupuncture for other pains so may be a solution here too. I rely a lot on heat too. Heating pads and soaking in the tub - wish I had a hot tub and could jump in several times a day. I've also heard that biofeedback can help you control the pain.

a results, butterfly rash on face - those are the distinguishing factors, as well as all the other ailments, for lupus. I would take you off of the poster for Lyme's and make you poster child for Lupus! If your doctor didn't see that as a clear sign, go to someone who specializes in auto-immune disorders (most likely a rheumatologist). The butterfly rash is a dead give-away! Hope you have been diagnosed by now and are doing well.

It may not be high enough for the doctor to call you positive for Lupus. But did they biopsy your face rash? You may have discoid lupus or systemic. Did they do a RA test and anti DNA? You can ask the doctor about those too. They usually are all positive for Lupus. The homogeneous pattern is typical of Lupus too but other things can cause a positive ANA. If your doctor is not a specialist in Lupus I would get a good rheumatologist this is.

I remember that I was 60 days into Lamisil when the rash first appeared. I ask Doc if Lamisil could have caused the rash and he said "possibly". I am now done with my Lamisil script for a month but the rash is getting worse. It's tiny red spots that are all over my back, buttocks, legs, arms. The rash originally appeared on the base of my neck and was larger red dots. They did not itch or peel. For a month, that's all it was.

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