Table 2 Characteristics of post-partum flare (by definition all domains were newly scored as positive)
From: Low frequency of flares during pregnancy and post-partum in stable lupus patients
Present SLEPDAI characteristic | Total (n = 57 flares) |
|---|---|
Positive anti-dsDNA | 25 (43.9%) |
Low complement | 20 (35.1%) |
Rash | 20 (35.1%) |
Arthritis | 14 (24.6%) |
Proteinuria | 12 (21.1%) |
Mucosal ulcers | 9 (15.8%) |
Alopecia | 4 (7.0%) |
Pyuria | 3 (5.3%) |
Leukopenia | 2 (3.5) |
Hematuria | 1 (1.8%) |
Pleurisy | 1 (1.8%) |
Pericarditis | 1 (1.8%) |
Vasculitis | 1 (1.8%) |
Myositis | 1 (1.8%) |
Psychosis | 1 (1.8%) |
Physician-initiated changes | |
Increase in prednisone but not to > 0.5 mg/kg/day | 13 (22.8%) |
Increase in prednisone to > 0.5 mg/kg/day | 0 (0%) |
> 1.0 increase in PGA, but not to > 2.5 | 6 (10.5%) |
Added NSAID or hydroxychloroquine for disease activity | 6 (10.5) |
Added mycophenolate mofetil | 1 (1.8%) |