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TEST YOURSELF FOR
LUPUS
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Have you ever had achy, painful and/or
swollen joints for more than three months? |
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Do your fingers and/or toes become
pale,
numb or uncomfortable in the cold? |
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Have you had any sores in your mouth
for more than two weeks? |
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Have you ever been told that you have a
low blood count(s) - anemia, low white cell count or a low platelet
count? |
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Have you ever had a prominent redness
or colour change in the shape of a butterfly across the bridge of your
nose and cheeks? |
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Have you ever had an unexplained fever
over 100 degrees for more than a few days? |
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Have you ever had a sensitivity to the
sun where your skin "breaks out" after being in the sun (not
a sunburn)? |
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Have you ever had chest pain with
breathing for more than a few days (pleurisy)? |
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Have you ever been told you have
protein in your urine? |
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Have you ever experienced persistent,
extreme fatigue and weakness for days or even weeks at a time, even
after 6-8 hours of restful nighttime sleep? |
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Have you ever had a seizure or
convulsion? |
If you answer "yes" to at least
three of these questions, there is a possibility you may have lupus.
We suggest you call your doctor for an examination and to discuss any
questions you may have about lupus. |