Although there are many possible manifestations of lupus, those listed below are some of the more common.

Lupus is a disease which can present many different facets, rarely do two people have exactly the same symptoms and these can vary from just one to many.

• Joint/muscle aches and pains
• Permanent rash over cheeks
• Kidney problems
• Debilitating fatigue and weakness
• Oral/nasal ulcers
• Increased risk of miscarriage
• Hair loss
• Rashes from sunlight/UV light
• Depression
• Flu-like symptoms and/or night sweats
• Inflammation of the tissues covering internal organs with associated chest and/or abdominal pain
• Poor blood circulation causing the tips of the fingers and toes to turn white then blue on exposure to cold (Raynaud’s)
• Haematological disorders including anaemia
• Seizures, mental illness or other cerebral problems
• Headaches, migraine

A person with lupus may have four or five symptoms. Some of these might recede and/or others develop.