How is one diagnosed with lupus?

Diagnosis. Diagnosing lupus is difficult because signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person. Signs and symptoms of lupus may vary over time and overlap with those of many other disorders. No one test can diagnose lupus. read more

A test result may be positive one time and negative another time. Different laboratories may produce different test results. If multiple diagnostic criteria are present simultaneously, your physician may reach a lupus diagnosis. If, however, as is often the case, symptoms present gradually over time, the diagnosis may not be as obvious. read more

Like Lupus the disease Fibromyalgia or called FM includes, muscle pain, joint pain and fatigue frequently and usually occurs in young women of childbearing age. It is sometimes mistaken for lupus, but less than one in four people with Lupus have also symptoms that are similar to FM. symptoms of FM FM is usually linked to long-term sleep deprivation. read more

Lupus commonly causes some amount of inflammation. Sometimes lupus can flare up, making symptoms worse. Flares can include joint pain, skin rash, and organ troubles, particularly in the kidneys. Medication and lifestyle changes can control flares and prevent them from causing lasting organ damage. read more

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body’s organs. In severe cases, organs damage and failure can occur. Over 90 percent of people with lupus are women between the ages of 15 and 45. Historically, lupus caused people to die young, primarily from kidney failure. read more