Study shows fatigue linked to iron deficiency in Lupus patients

Research shows that Iron deficiency, measured through the size variation of red blood cells, is correlated with increased fatigue in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients,. The association seems to be independent of age, ethnicity, or geographical location.

This is the first time a blood biomarker has been linked to fatigue in SLE patients.

Fatigue is a common, debilitating symptom experienced by patients with SLE, even in those who have their disease controlled. From 80-90% of SLE patients report fatigue as the single most debilitating symptom of their condition.

https://lupusnewstoday.com/2018/04/30/fatigue-linked-iron-deficiency-lu…