Muscle aches and flu

Hi all i had SLE diagnosis within 2 months and on hydroxychloroquine

Today i had fatigue,muscle pain in both my legs , and flu illness

Is this flare up or it usual viral flu

[weathervane]

You normally have a high temperature with the flu . A flare can feel just like a flu because of pain an total exhaustion. I hope you feel better soon 🌸

[nanleighh]

Yes I agree with weathervane, with influenza you have high fever. You can have flu like symptoms with Lupus. Stay on the hydroxycloriquine. For me it took about 8 months to get full benefit, but it changed my life because it lessened my muscle weakness significantly and joint pain as well. Hang in there. Hopefully soon you will get relief. 🌼

[Dan30cr]

Sounds very much like a flare... Still early days for the hydroxy and it can take a while, although I saw a marked difference in just over a month. So sure you will get there.

Take care, Dan

[77Michelle]

Hi everyone, I've just been diagnosed with SLE. I was suffering a lot for the past 6 months without noticing what was going on in my body. It's very scary and challenging to face the future. I'm not on medication yet waiting for more checks but I've got some iron tablets due to severe anaemia, liquid paraffin Gel and protective sun cream. Hoping you'll get better soon!

[chrisj]

Those are symptoms of SLE and flu Ajeel, its hard sometimes to know the difference. What you describe is how I was feeling for a long time till a diagnosis in 2005 came back positive for SLE. Flu every year with laryngitis, used to feel very poorly along with a lot of other symptoms. Hydroxy has worked well for me, its keeping my immune system under control and I rarely have flu any more, partly because I dont get out much. Hope you feel much better soon xxx

[77Michelle in reply to chrisj]

Thank you Chrisj Wow! Since 2005 .

I feel now empowered and more positive about planning my future living with SLE Hopefully...

Thanks again