Lupus and Fibromyalgia

Because of the difficulties associated with diagnosing Fibromyalgia, many genuine Fibromyalgia sufferers often get misdiagnosed with Lupus.  It is therefore important that you are able to distinguish the difference between the two conditions.

Lupus Symptoms

1. Painful and or swollen joints.
2. A red rash.
3. Chest pain when breathing deeply
4. Fatigue.
5. Hair loss that cannot be easily explained.
6. Swollen glands.
7. Headaches and dizziness can also be a factor.

As with Fibromyalgia, the symptoms of Lupus can range in extremes from person to person and from situation to situation. 

If you have been diagnosed with Lupus and you have none of the symptoms above, then you need to ask your doctor to consider testing you for Fibromyalgia.  Misdiagnosis for any length of time is a serious situation and one that should be rectified as soon as possible.