Question 1

i have rheumatoid arthritis and discoid lupus. for many years i have experienced sudden urging itches on different spots of my body.

Accepted Answer

Likely unrelated: I doubt that itching is related to the underlying diseases but it can be secondary to medications, especially plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).

Question 2

have a rash on my fingers, it blisters, peels, itches, ect, it was assumed to be related to ra, but could this be a sign of lupus instead?

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Dyshidrotic Eczema: Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, usually itchy blisters develop on the hands or feet or both.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
this blistering type of eczema is twice as common in women than men.
People are more likely to develop dyshidrotic eczema when:
they are under stress
they have allergies, such as hayfever
their hands are often in water or moist
they do cement work.

Question 3

my everything itches! all the time. sometimes little lumps develop. sometimes its just itchy skin. i have hashimotos bipolar fibromyalgia osteoarthritis. been checked for lupus dont have it. but still itching all the time. cream or showers dnt help?

Accepted Answer

Itchiness : In order to answer this, be evaluated in person. A few questions come to mind, it this related to a nutrition deficiency, liver problem, side effects of medication/supplement, or allergic inflammation

Question 4

what can i use for my discord lupus to stop itching?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone: Try topical Hydrocortisone but you may need a more potent rx preparation if Hydrocortisone does not work well enough.

Question 5

she discontained her medication  for lupus alone & there is rash &itching appear on her skin .is she can starta medication again with the same dose?

Accepted Answer

Questions: It is not clear why the patient stopped their medication.  Talk to your rheumatologist about what happened and see what he or she says.

Question 6

body always itchy and i know i don't have dry skin, why can i not stop itching and it is irritating to deal with could this be because of my lupus?

Accepted Answer

Itchy: Lupus may be the problem.  You should be carefully checked for kidney malfunction and autoimmune problems.

Question 7

how do lupus rashes start out? do you start itching first? or getting flushed in the face?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It is frustrating to many, but true. There are different rashes associated with lupus and many don't itch, but some do.  If this is a single symptom so far - you will probably find an uncertain diagnosis based either on global facial flushing or itchy skin. Try not to panic and try to find a doctor you can express your worries to. Many early disease signs are unclear - therapists can help.

Question 8

itching on shoulder in evening from dle(steriod cream  not working)can the new version of hydroxychloroquine tablets be useful for skin discoid lupus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, hydroxychloroquine is effective for many discoid and systematic lupus patients.

Question 9

son suffers from anxiety severe sunburn and blistery rashes from sun canker soars fatigue joint pain and now leg itching resulting in rash. lupus?

Accepted Answer

Need more history: in that the above information is insufficient to make a specific diagnosis.  How much sun exposure?  Is son fair or olive skin?  One joint or multiple?  Injury or none?  Appearance of rash, possible contact or exposure, history of eczema, etc.  If chronic and feeling fatigued, start with a physical by your doctor and blood tests may be helpful.

Question 10

does or can a lupus rash itch?

Accepted Answer

Lupus: Lupus can present with different rashes and some of them can itch, you need to see your doctor to determine what type of rash you have , it may be unrelated.

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I have rheumatoid arthritis and discoid lupus. for many years i have experienced sudden urging itches on different spots of my body.

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Have a rash on my fingers, it blisters, peels, itches, ect, it was assumed to be related to ra, but could this be a sign of lupus instead?

A member asked:

My everything itches! all the time. sometimes little lumps develop. sometimes its just itchy skin. i have hashimotos bipolar fibromyalgia osteoarthritis. been checked for lupus dont have it. but still itching all the time. cream or showers dnt help?

A member asked:

What can i use for my discord lupus to stop itching?

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She discontained her medication for lupus alone & there is rash &itching appear on her skin .is she can starta medication again with the same dose?

A member asked:

Body always itchy and i know i don't have dry skin, why can i not stop itching and it is irritating to deal with could this be because of my lupus?

A member asked:

How do lupus rashes start out? do you start itching first? or getting flushed in the face?

A member asked:

Itching on shoulder in evening from dle(steriod cream not working)can the new version of hydroxychloroquine tablets be useful for skin discoid lupus?

A member asked:

Son suffers from anxiety severe sunburn and blistery rashes from sun canker soars fatigue joint pain and now leg itching resulting in rash. lupus?

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Does or can a lupus rash itch?

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