Definitely a Lupus Flare 19 November 17

I am in a lupus flare.  I suspected prior to the latest surgery that I was going into a flare - my glands had started to swell around my face. 

After the surgery last week, I was very sick and could barely pull myself together.  I forced myself for several days, but by Wednesday I knew I needed to support with Prednisone and take some time off to rest.  I had a function to attend on the Saturday, but I did not go out on my regular Friday or Sunday (today). 

Given how shaky I am a good thing, too.  

I have swollen parotid and salivary glands, an intermittent fever, ulcers on my tongue, intermittent red rash on my body and especially on my face.  Last Wednesday it was as if I were sunburnt.  I am very tired but I cannot sleep.  I wouldn’t be surprised to find other things wrong, but that’s enough to go on for now, thank you.  

I am supporting with extra 10mg prednisone.  I had supported the surgery with a 50 - 40 -30 - 29,28, etc, but I stopped going down when I realised what was wrong and I am sitting on 35.  Just enough to allow me to get up in the morning.  

The photo shows the swollen glands on the side of my face.  (When i work out how to get it here)