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Table 3 Duration and number of MSK symptoms per individual in the study SLE patients (n = 103)

From: Musculoskeletal symptoms in systemic lupus erythematosus patients and their impact on health-related quality of life

Variable

n (%)

Total SLE patients

(n = 103)

MSK symptoms

 

No symptoms

4 (3.9)

At least 5 body sites

26 (25.2)

> 5 body sites

73 (70.9)

Duration of MSK symptoms

 

< 6 weeks

27 (26.2)

6 weeks − 3 months

25 (24.3)

≥ 3 months

51 (49.5)