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Treated for lupus for 5 years and then changed to fibromyalgia i believe is not possible, since i have medical records saying its lupus. could my dr just want nothing more to do with me as a patient?
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Both: Are very complicated diseases. Many patients are followed by several doctors because this is very difficult. Your question is difficult to answer and you want several opinions to make you better.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Drastic change.: Lupus is diagnosed based on symptoms and physical exam , lab tests are only secondary. There are no lab tests for fibro, just tender points on exam. A skilled rheumatologist should have no trouble telling one from the other. If your lupus is in remission, your current doctor may only be seeing fibro (having both is common.) ask your doctor. Consider 2nd opinion with different rheumatologist.
Answered 5/8/2016
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