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TEST YOURSELF FOR LUPUS

Have you ever had achy, painful and/or swollen joints for more than three months?

Do your fingers and/or toes become pale, numb or uncomfortable in the cold?

Have you had any sores in your mouth for more than two weeks?

Have you ever been told that you have a low blood count(s) - anemia, low white cell count or a low platelet count?

Have you ever had a prominent redness or colour change in the shape of a butterfly across the bridge of your nose and cheeks?

Have you ever had an unexplained fever over 100 degrees for more than a few days?

Have you ever had a sensitivity to the sun where your skin "breaks out" after being in the sun (not a sunburn)?

Have you ever had chest pain with breathing for more than a few days (pleurisy)?

Have you ever been told you have protein in your urine?

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?

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.

Page last updated: January 05, 2007