Other times, the disease may flare, resulting in increased symptomology. Symptoms of Lupus Each person's experience with lupus is different. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may come and go over time. Common symptoms of lupus include extreme fatigue, painful or swollen joints, unexplained fever, and skin rashes. Other rashes may occur elsewhere on the face and ears, upper arms, shoulders, chest, and hands.
Some people also experience headaches, dizziness, depression, or seizures.
In some people with lupus, only one system of the body such as the skin or joints is affected. Other people experience symptoms in many parts of their body. Symptoms may vary over the course of the illness. Just how seriously a body system is affected also varies from person to person. The symptoms of SLE may be mild or serious.