Karin Ewing, 26, an e-learning and instructional specialist in Cincinnati, OH, was diagnosed with lupus six years ago and has had Raynaud’s phenomenon in her hands for some time. About nine months ago ...

Some lupus patients get Raynaud's syndrome, which makes the small blood vessels in the skin contract, preventing blood from getting to the hands and feet -- especially in response to cold.

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are more likely to have high ...

Joints and Muscles. Joint pain, swelling, and stiffness are common problems with lupus, especially in hands, wrists, and feet. The swelling doesn't damage your joints, but it can be painful.

ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder (as its name ...

Symptoms include rash, fatigue, unusual hair loss and memory problems. With lupus, the immune system can’t tell the difference between pathogens and healthy cells, so the body begins attacking ...