how does stress affect lupus patient
First of all, in some lupus patients (as in people without lupus), stress may cause no direct or indirect effects. Stress, however, may affect a person with lupus in one of three ways.1  Stress may cause the same reactions that can occur in any person who does not have lupus.2  Stress can be associated with (precipitate or initiate) the first appearance of their lupus. Stress may cause the same reactions that can occur in any person who does not have lupus. 2  Stress can be associated with (precipitate or initiate) the first appearance of their lupus. 3  Stress may be associated with a flare-up of their already existing disease.