3
Do you currently have the malar (butterfly) rash?
A malar rash is red or purplish and may feel scaly. It has the shape of a butterfly and is found on the bridge of the nose and the cheeks
4
Have you experienced extreme fatigue and/or weakness that lasts for days or weeks?
5
Are you experiencing any blood disorders including anemia, low white blood cell counts, or low platelet counts?
Anemia is a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
6
Do you have 2 or more achy, swollen joints?
Joints may be red, painful, and tender to the touch.
7
Do you have any abnormal kidney function, including high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria)?
Some people with high levels of protein in their urine may experience swelling in the face, legs, or abdomen.
8
Have you experienced any neurological episodes such as a seizure, stroke, or unexplained confusion that lasted for over an hour?
Lupus fog (mental fogginess) is a general name for the cognitive impairments associated with lupus including difficulty concentrating.
9
Do you have inflammation of the lining around the lungs (pleuritis) or heart (pericarditis)?
As a result of this inflammation, you may experience chest pain while taking deep breaths. Any chest pain should be reported promptly to a doctor.
10
Do you have sores in your mouth or nose that have lasted more than 5 days?
11
Are you photosensitive, developing skin abnormalities as a result of the sun or light?
In these instances, exposure to the sun or other light sources may make a skin rash appear to get worse.
12
Do you currently have discoid rashes?
Discoid rashes are slightly raised red or pink areas. They frequently occur on the scalp and outer ear.
13
Have you received a positive result on an antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test?
Your body normally makes antibodies to help fight infection. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are antibodies that attack your body's own tissues.
14
Have you received a positive result on an anti-dsDNA (double-stranded DNA) or anti-Sm (anti-Smith antibody) test?
These immunologic tests look for antinuclear antibodies that may attack specific parts of the body's own cells.
