The course of this disease is unpredictable and the severity of symptoms variable. The disease is with the patient for life. The average lupus patient has about 2-3 flares a year. Decreased blood circulation to fingers and toes causing pain. Brain, nerve, and spinal cord involvement can also occur in less than half of the patients.
Gastrointestinal problems including nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite is also very common.
Degeneration of nerve cells in the retina and risk of retinal bleeding. Joint, muscle, and bone disease. Complications with pregnancy of patients with anti-phospholipid antibody positive blood leading to miscarriage and premature deliveries. Exercise and maintain good nutrition. Get vaccinated for the flu and pneumococcal pneumonia.