How are you feeling and how are your CO2 levels now, Nicole? I also have lupus nephritis, and I have frothy urine with flares.
September 22
Low CO2 levels with lupus nephritis can be a sign that the kidneys aren't filtering waste properly, which can throw off the body's acid-base balance. This is something worth flagging with your care team if you haven't already.
Some symptoms that MyLupusTeam members and others with lupus nephritis have reported include:
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Low CO2 levels with lupus nephritis can be a sign that the kidneys aren't filtering waste properly, which can throw off the body's acid-base balance. This is something worth flagging with your care team if you haven't already.
Some symptoms that MyLupusTeam members and others with lupus nephritis have reported include:
- Swelling in the legs, feet, hands, or face
- Foamy or discolored urine (pink, red, or brown)
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Sudden weight gain from fluid buildup
- Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties One MyLupusTeam member shared that they were carrying around 40 pounds of excess fluid, experienced swelling, and had serious breathing problems before getting proper answers from their care team.
It's really important not to ignore these symptoms. Left untreated, lupus-related kidney issues can worsen over time. Keeping open communication with your rheumatologist and getting regular bloodwork monitored is key to staying ahead of it.
September 21
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