[WanePoetic]

I finally got myself to exercise a little bit today. I was feeling kind of lousy, just joint aches, swollen glands, fatigue, and low temperature... But I did some crunches and lifted free weights for a little while, and it made me feel a little bit better. But I also took anti inflammatories, so maybe it was that too.

I'm still trying to decide if I ought to call the rheumatologist about the temp. It's a new symptom, and I am new to lupus... Which I guess they monitor you more closely after you first get diagnosed? I don't know. I don't want to be so jumpy about everything. (It's only like 99.2 F, but I usually run slightly low.)

 

[keebler]

Hi Wanepoetic,

Doing some exercises sure can make us feel good. Your anti inflammatory might be kicking in. Some though it takes awhile to kick in.

You could keep a journal on how high your temps go.(time of day etc.) New symptoms should be reported.
Sorry I am not much help on that one. Only you know how you are feeling though. My rhumey's nurse is very kind when I call her. She always talks to the rhumey and writes it down in my chart.

Take care,
Lyn

 

[x_claire_x]

HIya.. noting down the temperature is a good idea, especially alongside the symptoms etc.. alot of people report that their temp goes up during or before a flare....so think you should take care of yourself and not work your body too hard. It may be a good idea to get yourself checked out at the Drs for you could have the start of an infection either viral or bacterial... hope you stay well,
Claire X