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July 8
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Yeah it was showing high levels and when I ate I would get a lethargic feeling right away. It's gone up and down. It started when I was having gallbladder issues and it took forever to get it out. That's when it was really bad but wasn't looked at at all. I have a bladder autoimmune IT, then I got ulcerative colitis right after that when I was 21 and nobody knew anything about it. It still shows symptoms but in remission then it went to possible lupus. I haven't been able to get it diagnosed because it's hard for me to show. One minute something shows next minute it shows great or I do better than I should. So it just recently became something and another issue to add on. I do have arthritis and my kidneys act up a lot and kidney disease runs in my family. I've been dealing with the loss of both my dads and not the best circumstances 3 years apart and trying to just hold down. My job has been my main priority. I actually left my job, trying to get back to the doctors and hopefully get a diagnosis. It's always up and down and possibly something, but Even with the levels off they won't say it's one thing or the other, it's a hard battle, I have the doctors to read between the lines but they're probably going to have to biopsy the kidney or look at the pancreas but they're not focusing on it for some reason. I had to deformity when I was little pectus exvacatum this was before the stent surgery started but either way mine was very severe and they had two basically break my ribs apart and put me back together. That was when I was five. So I think the scar tissue has built up and my blood pumps differently which I think connects why I might have all this and why my blood test, scans, all the tests never show. I had appendicitis and it showed nothing and I had one symptom but my doctor knew my body was a little different at that point and made them do another to CT. Finally showed a little something already there ready to go. So had it done for you about the burst. Not one clue. Save my life. My body's never been an easy case. I make the doctor's work for their money lol got to have a little humor with all of this that we all go through. This app has been a saving grace, I'm starting to get my voice a little more but I'm grateful to know I'm not alone in all this and then I have everybody's help and support!

July 8
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Yes, it can, as per the AI answer. It's uncommon, but it happens. Has yours been affected?

July 8
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Yes, the pancreas can absolutely be affected by lupus. Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a known, though rare, complication of lupus. It can be triggered by lupus itself or by some of the medications used to manage it.

Medications that may contribute to pancreatitis include
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
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Yes, the pancreas can absolutely be affected by lupus. Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is a known, though rare, complication of lupus. It can be triggered by lupus itself or by some of the medications used to manage it.

Medications that may contribute to pancreatitis include:
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
- Steroids/corticosteroids

Some studies suggest that up to 30.5% of people with lupus may have elevated pancreatic enzymes at any given time, even without obvious symptoms. The pain from pancreatitis tends to show up in the upper abdomen and can spread to the back. It may get worse after eating, when lying flat, or when pressing on the abdomen — and may ease when sitting upright or leaning forward.

A MyLupusTeam member shared: "I've had pancreatitis, and it's very painful. My stomach and back were hurting so badly that I had to go to the emergency room."

Other symptoms to watch for include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever
- Poor appetite
- Rapid heart rate
- Unexpected weight loss

If any of these symptoms come on suddenly or feel severe, it's really important to seek medical attention right away, as pancreatitis can become life-threatening if left untreated.

July 8

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