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Some of my flare-ups will last many days and my symptoms are such as my skin feels like it is being cut with names extreme sensitivity and debilitating pain does anyone else experiences and what do you take of what you do to relieve some of the pain?
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Members shared a wide range of SLE flare symptoms in response to the question about what flares feel like, with the most common experiences... Read more
My flare symptoms are similar to @A MyLupusTeam Member. With severe flares, I develop shortness of breath.
For milder flares, I rest more, occasionally take Tylenol, and immerse the affected joints in cold/ice water. If a flare persists beyond several days, it's worthwhile contacting our rheumatologists to ensure there's no associated organ flare, which is determined by lab testing.
My flare-ups usually involve extreme fatigue and exhaustion; joint and muscle pain; swwlling; and brain fog. Those are the most common for me.
Very thankful to have avoided any flares for awhile, but I do experience symptoms periodically, especially when I'm due for my biologic. The first thing I notice is brain fog, honestly. I will be unable to carry a conversation or remember the thought that I just wanted to write down. At the same time the pain and stiffness will increase in my fingers and knees. And my digestion will stall--I'll get constipated.
My flare ups usually last a few weeks to a month. I get extreme fatigue. Muscle pain, weakness and brian fog. The only solution I have found is bed rest. I can't take anti-inflammatories because I have stage 2 kidney disease. I have to very careful with my medications.
I think it's a yes I've been told after having a flare up for more than one day that I should make an appointment with my Dr they just don't understand 🤔
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