Pains in systemic lupus
Lupus erythematosus is a category for a collection of diseases with similar underlying problems with immunity (autoimmune disease). The frequency of systemic lupus erythematosus could be increasing due to mild forms of the disease that are being recognized. Common initial and chronic complaints include fever, malaise, joint pains, myalgias, fatigue, and temporary loss of cognitive abilities.
Statistics demonstrate that lupus is somewhat more frequent in African Americans and people of Chinese and Japanese descent. Lupus can be triggered by certain types of anti-seizure medications, blood pressure medications and antibiotics. Many women with lupus note that symptoms may be worse after ovulation and better at the beginning of the menstrual period. Intense research is underway, and scientists funded by NIH are continuing to make great strides in understanding the disease, which may ultimately lead to a cure.