Brunswick, OH
A 27-year-old female asked:
i have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome due to lupus (thats what doc says) does that mean i have a poorer prognosis? i hardly have joint pain
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
Jt pain not required: Joint pain not required, but cardiology evaluation for causes other than lupus is important.
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