@jerrysgirl3 Yes, I was diagnosed with lupus in 1988. It is considered a mild case, but I do deal with joint pain, severe sunlight reactivity, and the facial reddening among other symptoms. Back in 1999 my rheumatologist at that time mentioned a possible lupus connection to the high protein levels in my urine, but it was never pursued, whatever their reasoning.

My kidney disease is based on an autoimmune filtering abnormality in the glomeruli area of the kidney.
Ginger