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I have autonomic dysfunction with lupus since that is considered cns related; can i still live a normal life span? drs say cns = b a d lupus prognosis

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LUPUS: Systemic lupus is worse than discoid when it involves the renal or cns. Always be followed up by md.

Answered 11/17/2013

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Yes: A "normal lifespan" is pretty subjective. It could be 60's, 70's. In uganda most men don't live beyond their late 40's. Stay positive. Think quality over quantity. No one is guaranteed a particular lifespan. That being said with current treatments for sle regardless of which area is effected (brain/cns, GI tract, skin, etc.) you can still live a good long while.

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I have autonomic dysfunction with lupus since that is considered cns related; can i still live a normal life span? drs say cns = b a d lupus prognosis

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