Lupus symptoms can vary from person to person and come and go over time.

Top 10 Most Common Lupus Symptoms Include:

1. Achy or swollen joints (arthralgia)
2. Unexplained fever (more than 100° F)
3. Swollen joints (arthritis)
4. Prolonged or extreme fatigue
5. Skin rash, including a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose
6. Pain in the chest when breathing deeply (pleurisy)
7. Hair loss
8. Sensitivity to the sun and/or other light
9. Mouth or nose sores
10. Pale or purple fingers or toes from cold or stress (Raynaud's phenomenon)

If you are struggling with any of these symptoms, download your Symptom Checklist. Developed by the medical staff at Exagen, the checklist enables you to document your symptoms so you can discuss them with your healthcare provider.

Learn more about common lupus symptoms in women and men.

www.lupus.org/resources/common-symptoms-of-lupus

An autoimmune disorder causing the immune system to attack tissues in organs throughout the body including the skin, kidney, liver and heart. Symptoms vary greatly and often include skin rash, fatigue, joint pain and fever. The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans have a form of lupus.

The cause of lupus is unknown. However, some scientists believe it could be caused by a combination of factors including hormones, genetics, and the environment.

In order to make a lupus diagnosis, doctors must consider information from various sources including:

• Your symptoms
• Your medical history
• Results from lab tests

AVISE CTD is an advanced blood test that may be able to help with differential diagnosis of Lupus. AVISE CTD contains exclusive lupus biomarkers, CB-CAPs, to help provide improved diagnostic information compared to traditional laboratory tests alone.

When the results of the AVISE CTD test are combined with your doctor’s clinical assessment, it can help your provider make a confident diagnosis.