What are the Symptoms of lupus?

Although lupus can affect any part of the body, most people experience symptoms in only a few organs.  The following is a list of the most common symptoms of people with lupus.

Symptoms & Occurence

Achy joints (arthralgia)     95%
Fever more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)     90%
Arthritis (swollen joints)     90%
Prolonged or extreme fatigue     81%
Skin Rashes     74%
Anemia     71%
Kidney Involvement     50%
Pain in the chest on deep breathing (pleurisy)     45%
Butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks and nose     42%
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitiviy)     30%
Hair Loss     (27%)
Abnormal blood clotting problems     20%
Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers turning white and/or blue in the cold)  17%
Seizures     15%
Mouth or nose ulcers     12%