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I've been told i have an autoimmune suppressor inactive at the moment. that i should avoid stress, much sunlight, certain medicines. how i know is true?

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Autoimmune: It sounds like good advice and also sounds like lupus might be a diagnosis they are considering. You can get an evaluation by a good rheumatologist to answer more questions.

Answered 11/17/2013

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