I have had SLE lupus now for over half of my life. I was diagnosed at age 10 and I am now 22. My Lupus has been under very very good controll with the exception of about 2 flares a year. I mean I do still get very tired, and weak and am prone to colds and stuff like that but nothing to seriouse to often.

Today I woke up just feeling horrible. My body was so soar and tender and stiff. My elbows hurt so bad and my hip was so stiff I could hardly walk. My back was also very very soar.

I was told I have arthritis, but I've never felt this bad, I have been having problems with my shoulders and my elbows for about a month now, mainly in the mornings, I've been working out but nothing more than ususal and it's never given me a problem.

I was just wondering if this is just part of my lupus or if im starting to maybe have a flare or what!! Thanks for the help!