I have had the butterfly rash on my face for about 1 year now. It started getting worse a couple of months ago and I just thought it was my complexion. Last week, I started getting pain in my right foot and it progressed quickly. By Friday, I couldn't stand or even walk on it. It is swollen, hot to the touch and sensitive to touch. I went to the dr, they did an x ray and said no broken bones and to walk in a boot for two weeks just in case. It's located below the big toe and swollen all over. The pain is horrible, it wakes me at night and doesn't go away with the 3 advil I was told to take. I also ice it and elevate like I was told, and the swelling doesn't go down. I also have this overall tired feeling and have for the last several months. After I adding all my symptoms up, a friend told me about lupus. Did anyone start out with these symptoms? Thanks in advance for your help!View Thread