But, there again, for those who have the more severe cases of lupus, they may be able to work part-time or they may not be able to work at all. For someone who has a mild case, they may be able to maintain full-time employment. With a lot of support, emotional and psychological. I would recommend attending lupus support groups or support groups for chronically ill persons. I think it's always helpful when anybody is diagnosed with a chronic illness, to also see a counselor or psychologist.
Depression is so very common when dealing with a chronic illness.
I would recommend a second opinion, yes. The Malar rash is the red rash that is across the cheeks. I think they are vital. Lupus is so very hard for others to understand. Because of the inflexibility, because it's often invisible, others can't see muscle and joint pain, fatigue sometimes others can't see.