#TriviaTuesday - What percentage of people with lupus identify fatigue as a primary symptom?

Lupus Research Alliance

What percentage of people with lupus identify fatigue as a primary symptom?

One of the most common symptoms of lupus is fatigue. 50-90% of people with lupus identify fatigue as one of their primary symptoms. The severe fatigue of lupus seems to be caused by many factors including disease activity, anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, vitamin D deficiency, and low levels of exercise. Scientists differ on whether there is also a relationship between fatigue and the disease itself or the treatments used to manage lupus.

No matter the cause, it’s clear that fatigue can significantly impact patients’ quality of life, including lessening the ability to function at home and at work.

How has fatigue caused by lupus affected your life?

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Lupus Research Alliance said:

What percentage of people with lupus identify fatigue as a primary symptom?

One of the most common symptoms of lupus is fatigue. 50-90% of people with lupus identify fatigue as one of their primary symptoms. The severe fatigue of lupus seems to be caused by many factors including disease activity, anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, vitamin D deficiency, and low levels of exercise. Scientists differ on whether there is also a relationship between fatigue and the disease itself or the treatments used to manage lupus.

No matter the cause, it’s clear that fatigue can significantly impact patients’ quality of life, including lessening the ability to function at home and at work.

How has fatigue caused by lupus affected your life?

The fatigue associated with my case has been devastating.  It has affected my whole life.  I had to retire on disability (with other diseases as well), my personal life, taking care of my family, recreation, shopping, even taking care of finances.  It has totally engulfed my life.  I am now on a medication that helps with the fatigue, but it's still there.  I have so many problems, it's hard to really say what's causing what.