i dont know about if its common with lupus but iget it too, lets say i have periods where its there and periods where its cool, it also goes into my wrist and elbows too, great hey grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! 
try using cold bags off peas on it, then heat, i know it sounds daft but thats what i got told, it does help sometimes, other than that you can get gels now to rub on, i have to as i cant take any anti--inflams ...
take care Lin x
try using cold bags off peas on it, then heat, i know it sounds daft but thats what i got told, it does help sometimes, other than that you can get gels now to rub on, i have to as i cant take any anti--inflams ...
take care Lin x