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Hx of pericarditis and costochondritis. sle. when lay down for sleep wake up in 2-3 hrs w sev chest pain. also have during day not as bad. likely dx?
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Fibromyalgia: 60-80% of people with sle develope sleep problems and fibromyslgia. Ask your doctor to check you for this. There are many other possibilities however this is the most likely from your description.
Answered 6/4/2017
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Pericarditis: Pericarditis, but vascular disease also possible. See rheumatologist asap.
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