A member asked:

If you have restrictive lung associated with lupus are the symptoms constant or do they wax and wane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Either way: The symptoms can vary and are usually worse with exertion.

Answered 1/31/2014

4.5k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If you have restrictive lung associated with lupus are the symptoms constant or do they wax and wane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

On prednisone taper below 6 mg, can withdrawal symptoms simply be mini flare up of my lupus symptoms (pleuritic chest pain, muscles aches, etc)or no?

A member asked:

I had ANA IgG of 24.09 'Positive' - low likelihood of SLE. I have pericarditis too. I'm on Colchicine, Ibuprofen, no immunosuppresants. I have chest pain, leg pain, shortness of breath, low grade fever, fatigue - not other symptoms. Can it be Lupus?

A member asked:

I hate my life and how I have to be afraid of my medical illness's at 27. Lupus. P.O.T.S. Now maybe lung disease! yes u can see im anxious w/ my questions but i just want to be ok for once. Just ok.

A member asked:

Can lupus cause lung nodules and thyroid nodules.

A member asked:

I currently have lupus and anticardiolipin i had DVT in calf and pe in lungs, is it safe to wear a gridle?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can my wife life a full life good quality life with restrictive lung disease. Shes 27 doesn't smoke. Eats well 5'4 133 lbs and has lupus . Both scared?

Is chest pain a symptom of lupus arthritis flare?

I'm 37 female have chest pain when moving and in general feel poorly I have sle lupus id this part of its overall sysmtoms?

Could a chronic cough be one of the biggest symptoms in someone with lupus? Even with a clear chest x-ray?

Chest pain for1 week-tightness in chest was periodic and now constant. Had echo stress-test, no blockage. Have lupus, now chills, no fever, now what?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?