1 Making payments directly to medical and educational providers on behalf of loved ones and giving away up to $14,000 per recipient per year gift-tax free are good options for minimizing taxes. 2  Any exemption you use for gifting will reduce the amount you can use for the estate tax.
Posted 3/17/2011 9:04 PM (GMT -6) Muscle weakness and muscle loss (death of cells) are 2 different issues. Lupus can cause muscles to weaken but disuse atrophy (less activity) over a long period of time can profoundly weaken muscles. If your muscles are just weakened they can be restrengthened with PT and exercise.
Common signs and symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints, muscle pain, fever, extreme fatigue, chest pain with deep inhalation and sun sensitivity. Many people with lupus also have red facial rash, known as a butterfly rash, on the nose and cheeks.Signs and symptoms of lupus vary from person to person.ommon signs and symptoms of lupus include painful or swollen joints, muscle pain, fever, extreme fatigue, chest pain with deep inhalation and sun sensitivity. Many people with lupus also have red facial rash, known as a butterfly rash, on the nose and cheeks. Signs and symptoms of lupus vary from person to person.