Flare up

[Waxed]

Hi, I have had lupus for 7 years now and feel I've been very lucky as meds have controlled it really well , until now. I have continued to go on holiday and wear solbari clothing and 50 factor sun screen . I have been able to sit in shaded places . However this time had a really bad flare in my ankles , lots of severe pain in flat part of heel and achillies. I'm not sure whether heel pain is something else though as I walked some distance in flat shoes. I was off my feet for seven days but things seem to be improving now. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced heel and tendon pain when having a flare up.

[Cathyan]

Hi Waxed, I have lots of issues with ankles and feet and can’t wear flat shoes other than for very short periods, and not for walking. Feel like it’s to do with Lupus being a connective tissue disease - so those connective tissues in that area are especially vulnerable. It doesn’t have to be a flare-up period for me to sustain an injury if not wearing supportive footwear. I spend a fortune on finding the right shoes and insoles. Hotter is my friend!