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Recently diagnosed with lupus, although been under investigation for 5 years.

I have been experiencing horrendous migraines for over a week now 😫 just wondering if this is part and parcel of lupus?

Thanks in advance ☺

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Hi sallmell.i never used to suffer with migraines until recently. They started last year and I think they are caused by the sun.i take azithromycin which causes photo sensitivity as of course does lupus after a out 30 mins outside I get a bad head especially if I dont wear my hat x

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Hi Sallmell ,

Many people with lupus do experience regular migraines. Have you had any investigations done to check for possible causes? We have article about migraines in lupus which has some information and guidance you may find helpful - lupusuk.org.uk/headaches-an...

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