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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

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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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