joint pain and swelling, and a butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose. As with RA, lupus typically affects multiple joints on both sides of the body, including the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Alexandra Marcela When Alexandra Marcela was diagnosed with lupus at age 20 ... "My legs were so swollen I couldn't walk," says Marcela, now 26. "Doctors were telling me it was preeclampsia ...

Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that can cause inflammation (swelling) and pain in any part of your body ... long sleeves, and pants Wash your hands often, and avoid people with colds or other ...