Lupus is sometimes called a cruel mystery since it can take many years for patients to be accurately diagnosed. A rash is one key ... shouldn’t significantly lower life expectancy.

Her health complications had started two years earlier during her first pregnancy, she tells PEOPLE, adding that her symptoms included blood clots in her legs, rashes ... back that I had lupus ...

But exercise, especially gentle strength training, can improve some lupus symptoms ... hips slightly, then lower legs to the starting position and repeat. TAKE IT EASY: Raise one knee at a time, ...

A hallmark of lupus is a facial rash often described as a "butterfly rash" across the cheeks and nose. Rashes may also appear in other areas like the shawl region of the back and arms, and on ...