I was hurt as a child on 4 different occasions so I always knew it was from that. At least I thought, but now I'm wondering if it's lupus related at all. I have changed laundry detergents, soaps, razors, etc. Any advice? It's not all the time but a good amount and it's annoying. I have had cysts on my ovaries before, very painful periods, 2 pregnancies that I had c sections. Before that I has 2 miss carriages which was expected because I was told due to the trauma I would never be able to have… read more
Im 29. Getting into a doctor right now is hard.
@A MyLupusTeam Member. Good afternoon! I am no medical professional nor an expert. Having a UTI doesn’t make you unclean! 🥰
Lupus affects everyone in various ways. Any stress can put you into a flare up and in essence affect your hormonal balance. Your diet matters. And here’s one thing I would love to be talked about more, lupus and menopause!!! I don’t know your age or family history but you could be dealing with premenopausal symptoms. Definitely speak with your Ob/Gyn or maybe your primary.
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First, thank you for trusting and sharing something so personal — that takes courage. And yes, this can absolutely be lupus-related, so you're right to wonder.
Lupus can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) more frequently because the immune system is already compromised. Lupus can also cause cystitis (bladder inflammation) Show Full Answer