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skin reaction and nausea
Thanks. I have not seen the rheumatologist since pre covid, so I guess a follow up wouldn't hurt as the rashes are becoming more common especially as it is now summer.
Hello, My first was discoid lupus. My blood tests all came back negative, except for RNP, which the rheumatologist considers a false positive. Which is current medical thinking. Default is to treat for symptoms. Take care.
Sun sensitivity was how I was first diagnosed. So far just discoid lupus, nose legions that never heal, now I have random rashes. I need a follow up with doctor as so far I am not taking anything. Also my dad had systemic lupus but was managed until he passed at 86yo.
People with lupus often experience photosensitivity, meaning their skin reacts to sunlight or UV exposure. This can cause rashes, such as the butterfly rash or scaly lesions, and symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and joint pain. Some report feeling weak or sick after sun exposure. Medications like NSAIDs or hydroxychloroquine Show Full Answer
Depending where you are in the cycle, but it seems, the physical signs come before the antibodies show up. Which makes sense. Then the fact that there is a possibility of a false positive or negative. Take care.
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