Hi I have systemic lupus and have recently returned from a trip to Haiti . I was hospitalised for two days with general malaise and left leg pain plus severe right lower abdo pain . I have been cleared of DVT and peritonitis and have been released on 25 mg prednisone but in the last two day I have developed chest pain and low grade fevers as well as generalised stomache pain . I have lost 5 kilos in the last week and have no appetite
Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Fever is common in SHE (Systemic Lupus Erythematous), either from secondary infection or the disease per s e. Fever and weight loss accompany active disease. Fever & chest pain combination point towards the possibility of Pleuritic+/-pneumonitis. Generalized stomach pain, in addition may occur fromvasculitis of intestine, not uncommon. Since you are already on steroid, you have to take antacid like Pantoprazole 20-40 mg orally daily. Regards