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Diagnosed With Sub Acute Lupus. Having Flare Ups In Fingers, Toes, Thigh, Back, Chest. Reason?
I am 51 and I have a diagnosis of sub acute lupus for years associated with sun. The last flare up was 10 years ago when I was pregnant in the 1st trimester only. I am awaiting dermatological review. Have a severe flare up at the moment and not sure what may be causing this at the moment. I commenced a weight loss programme 6weeks ago and 2 weeks into this process I started to flare. I cannot be sure it s lupus as its on fingers toes and thigh as well as my back an chest which are 2areas I had before? I have not gone through menopause yet.
Sat, 2 Mar 2013
it may be possible that the weight loss program is causing the flare.
you may need to start on hydroxychloroquine and also some mild topical ointment for the lesions.
you may need to start on hydroxychloroquine and also some mild topical ointment for the lesions.
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