Table 2.
Baseline SLE Symptoms according to the SLAQ (on a Likert scale of 0 (no problem) to 3 (Severe).
| SLE Symptom | Baseline Severity Level of Symptom Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Flares | 1.27 (0.83) |
| Lost weight | 0.73 (1.08) |
| Fatigue | 1.69 (1.23) |
| Fevers (>101 °F, 38.5 °C) taken by a thermometer | 0.38 (0.64) |
| Sores in mouth or nose | 0.73 (1.00) |
| Rash on cheeks (butterfly shaped) | 0.73 (0.78) |
| Other rash | 0.85 (0.97) |
| Dark blue or purple spots on the skin | 0.96 (0.96) |
| Rash or feeling sick after sun exposure | 1.04 (1.00) |
| Bald patches on scalp, or clumps of hair on pillow | 0.81 (0.94) |
| Swollen glands (nodes) in the neck | 0.58 (0.81) |
| Shortness of breath | 0.69 (0.84) |
| Chest pain with a deep breath | 0.92 (0.93) |
| Fingers or toes turning dead white or very pale in the cold (Raynaud’s) | 1.12 (1.11) |
| Stomach or belly pain | 0.92 (0.98) |
| Persistent numbness or tingling in arms or legs | 1.23 (1.03) |
| Seizures | 0.65 (0.85) |
| Stroke | 0.50 (0.86) |
| Forgetfulness | 1.35 (1.02) |
| Feeling depressed | 1.38 (1.10) |
| Unusual headaches | 1.00 (0.89) |
| Muscle pain | 1.35 (1.26) |
| Muscle weakness | 1.19 (1.10) |
| Pain or stiffness in joints | 1.23 (1.27) |
| Swelling in joints | 0.53 (0.76) |