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Q: Could It Be Lupus??
asked by: girly2006 on May 13th, 2006
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Hi! I am a young teen girl. Recently I have been experiencing joint aches. Sharp pain that last a couple seconds. It seems when I am exercising or running I don't notice it as much. My arms are extremely tired but I did lift heavy weights yesterday, my great grandma has lupus and when I wake up my hands are swollen but im not sure if it is because I sleep with one of my hands under the pillow. Somedays im tired even if I sleep enough.
I grind/clench my teeth at night but I know that cant cause my muscle and joint pains im really worried, also I learned that the pipes I use at my house are corroded so im wondering if I could have lead poisoning but I dont have loss of concentration or anything

my joint pains come sporadicly about 1 every 30 mins I guess either my foot ankle fingers wrist or something else, a sharp pain. Today I woke up witha headache feeling lethargic.

So overall I was wondering what kind of joint pains people with lupus experience and how it feels cause mine hurt :(

thank u,
please reply.
Worried.
-girly2006
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girly2006
replied on May 14th, 2006
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Also what are the flare-ups and how long do they last?
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sandyallen
replied on May 14th, 2006
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Hi there! I am no Dr. My suggestion would be to go to the dr and get some tests done, it could be a lot of other things such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, over doing it so go to the dr and let him know your concerns and let him know what is going on and go from there.
Keep in touch and let us know what the dr says and maybe someone else here might be able to give you more info.
The best to you!
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girly2006
replied on May 14th, 2006
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Thank u sandy allen do these sound like lupus symptoms 2 u?
Today the pains arent too bad but my knees feel tired.
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girly2006
replied on May 15th, 2006
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Hey ehealthforumers.
Im doin a little better but my hands are still swollen.:( cry!!! :(
i toldmy mom about my joint aches and how I thought it could be lead poisoning and she said
oh quit imagining it!!!
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