Joint problem as long term effect of drug (Minocin) induced Lupus?

[LauraPT]

Hi,

I had drug induced lupus back in the early 2000s (13/14 years of age) which was debilitating at the time.

I came off of Minocin and the symptoms pretty much disappeared, however now I’m in my 30s I am noticing big issues with my finger, wrist and elbow joints (wrists have always had bad mobility / weakness).

I am a PT and I strength train, so I don’t believe it’s lifestyle. I wonder if this is a long term effect from the condition in my teenage years.

My question is if anyone can relate, or point me in the right direction of anyone that could shed some light on this?

Thanks in advance,

Laura

[OldTed60]

Hi LauraPT. Can you see your GP for further testing perhaps such as blood tests, ultrasound and referral to rheumatology if it warrants? Re triggers: based on long experience I’m of the firm belief that many of us with autoimmune diseases are genetically predisposed. But then along come the triggers, which can be allergins, medications, physical or emotional trauma, environmental, infections, viruses, vaccinations etc. The main thing is to get correctly diagnosed and then you can work out what has triggered this new problem