Charlene
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I have Fibromyalgia, and what I have been told is that Lupus is similar to Fibromyalgia and I am on Social Security Disability.  I too had problems getting up, going to work and being able to function at all.  Just ask your Doctor if he thinks that would be a good idea and apply for Social Security.