Curious about symptoms
I was diagnosed with lupus last year. The symptoms I experience include swelling, stiffness, and joint pain throughout my body. I believe I’m in remission, so I don’t experience joint pain unless I engage in strenuous activities or during my menstrual cycle. The pain is mild, ranging from a 2 to a 5 on a pain scale, which I can manage.
I don’t get sun rash, but I do experience fatigue, heat stress, and dehydration easily. Additionally, I have a heightened sensitivity to light in my eyes. My phone’s brightness is always set to the lowest setting, and even the sun, TV, and any other light source make me feel blind. I also get sick frequently, especially living in Michigan where the weather is unpredictable, with hot days followed by extremely cold ones.
I don’t experience hair loss, and night shades don’t affect me, nor does alcohol. I also have no kidney involvement, and I’m only taking hydroxychloroquine.
I’m curious to know why we all don’t experience the same symptoms.