Test Yourself
If you answer "yes" to at least three of the following questions, the Lupus Foundation suggests that you consult with your doctor.
- Have you ever had achy and/or swollen joints for more than three months?
- Do your fingers become pale, numb, or uncomfortable in the cold?
- Have you had sores in your mouth for more than two weeks?
- Have you been told that you have a low blood count(s) - anemia, low white cell count, or low platelet count?
- Have you ever had a prominent rash on your cheeks for more than a month?
- Does your skin break out after you have been in the sun (not sunburn)?
- Has it ever been painful to take a deep breath for more than a few days (pleurisy)?
- Have you ever been told you have protein in your urine?
- Have you ever had an unexplained fever of over 100° for more than a few days?
- Does a member of your family have Lupus or an autoimmune disease?
- Do you experience persistent fatigue and weakness for days even after 6-8 hours of restful nighttime sleep?
The Lupus Foundation has an extensive listing of physicians who treat patients with lupus. To obtain a copy of our physician referral list call the office at 314-432-0008 (or 800-9-LUPUS-6), or Contact Us, and we will be happy to mail or fax the list to your home.
