Those symptoms — fatigue, a pounding heart, and stomach cramps — are worth taking seriously, especially together. Fatigue is a very common lupus symptom, and stomach cramps can absolutely be lupus-related.
Between 40% and 60% of people with lupus experience digestive issues. Lupus can cause inflammation in the intestines Show Full Answer
Those symptoms — fatigue, a pounding heart, and stomach cramps — are worth taking seriously, especially together. Fatigue is a very common lupus symptom, and stomach cramps can absolutely be lupus-related.
Between 40% and 60% of people with lupus experience digestive issues. Lupus can cause inflammation in the intestines, nervous system, and other abdominal areas, which can lead to cramping and pain. That said, the pounding heart combined with fatigue and stomach cramps is something to flag with a doctor promptly — it could point to a lupus flare or something that needs attention soon.
Some things to consider discussing with your doctor:
- Whether your lupus itself could be causing the cramping and fatigue
- Whether Linzess or any other lupus medications could be contributing to your stomach symptoms
- Whether the combination of all three symptoms together suggests a flare or something that needs further investigation
It's really helpful to track when symptoms started and any changes in how you're feeling, so your rheumatologist has useful clues to work with. Don't wait too long on the pounding heart — that one deserves a timely call to your care team.
July 27
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