I was diagnosed with SLE just over 2 months ago and am waiting for lab results to determine my tolerance for Plaquenil. I've been given NSAIDS, Adalat and Pariet so far.
Approximately 10 days ago I had a cold or bug of some sort - during which all my inflammation, joint pain and fatigue disappeared. It has now started to come back with a vengence especially in my hands and wrists. I've noticed what look like lumps, some tiny and pea sized and others 3cms , under my skin in my wrists. One has doubled in size in the last 2 days, and new ones seem to be appearing daily. They are very squishy and burn if I touch them. My wrists as a whole feel like they are on fire and my fingers and hands a follwoing suit. I've also started bruising (on my right side only) on my arm and leg. I can't get into my rheumatologist for another week and am extremely uncomfortable and concerned.
Can anyone give me any insight? Is this normal in the life of a lupus patient?
