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January 20, 2025
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I knew the answer I am 25+ years in. I was asking so someone else could read it on my profile.

January 20, 2025
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A true lupus flare is a period of increased disease activity where symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear due to heightened inflammation in the body. Common signs include joint pain, rashes, fatigue, fever, headaches, and swelling. Flares can be triggered by factors like stress, infections, sunlight, or changes in Show Full Answer

A true lupus flare is a period of increased disease activity where symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear due to heightened inflammation in the body. Common signs include joint pain, rashes, fatigue, fever, headaches, and swelling. Flares can be triggered by factors like stress, infections, sunlight, or changes in medication. They are a normal part of lupus, even when the condition is well-managed. For more details, visit: [Lupus Flares: Triggers, Prevention, and Management](https://www.mylupusteam.com/resources/flare-tri...).

January 20, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Mine started with my arms hurting so bad I couldn't raise them.

January 20, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thanks you but, my flare is nothing like that. I loose all fluids and become short of breath (become anxious) and my Reynards flare in both my hands and feet in the precense of sunlight unprotected, cold weather, or garlic Wow is everyone and their flare different. This is sooo very weird.

January 20, 2025 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

The symptoms can vary greatly, but I agree with everyone that we experience an increase in our usual or new symptoms. It's best to get checked out when we experience either, as organ damage could follow.

January 21, 2025

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