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Members connected over the question of whether chills signal the start of a lupus flare, with many confirming that chills, low-grade fevers,... Read more

Members connected over the question of whether chills signal the start of a lupus flare, with many confirming that chills, low-grade fevers, headaches, and body aches are common early warning signs they have experienced before a flare takes hold. Several members shared strategies for managing symptoms once they appear, including resting as much as possible, avoiding overexertion, taking Arthritis Tylenol or similar pain relievers, and listening closely to the body's signals. A recurring theme was the solidarity in recognizing these frustrating patterns together and supporting one another through the unpredictable nature of flares.