Back rash

[Cjeanblair]

I have a rash on my spine mid back. No itching or pain. My doctor says that it is lupus attacking my skin. I have no other symptoms have not been sick in many years or even ran a fever. Is this possible. The rash does not go away. I asked him to take me off lisinopril hctz and try a diff no med. He did but after 3 days on new bp legs swollen. Could I really have lupus. Ana test was neg.

[AgedCrone]

I'd ask for a referral to a Dermatologist. My Rheumy thought a rash was Dermatitis, then the Dermatologist suggestedv Drug Induced Lupus.,,but went ahead with biopsies & it turned out to be a harmless, but very alarming looking, Post Viral Rash.

It lasted 3.5 months, disappeared completely & all is well.

So get thee to the Dermatologist!

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Cjeanblair,

Welcome to the LUPUS UK HealthUnlocked Community. We offer a free information pack which you can download or request here lupusuk.org.uk/request-info...

An ANA test only confirms whether or not a person has an autoimmune disorder, it is not sufficient in testing for lupus. Around 5% of people who have lupus have a negative ANA test result. dsDNA antibodies are very specific for lupus (as they are not typically seen in any other condition or in healthy population) only approximately 60% of people with SLE will test ‘positive’. Therefore if someone is positive for these antibodies, it often means they have lupus, but if they are negative it does not necessarily mean they do not have lupus. For more information, you can read our blog article on ‘getting a diagnosis of lupus’ here: lupusuk.org.uk/getting-diag...

Have you been referred to a dermatologist? We published a booklet on lupus and the skin which you may like to read here lupusuk.org.uk/wp-content/u...

It is important to bear in mind that lupus presents differently in each individual, therefore, no two people will share the exact same experience i.e. not every person with lupus will experience symptoms such as joints/muscles aches and pains, fatigue or skin involvement.

Please let us know how you get on, wishing you all the best.