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Can lupus cause low calcium and low potassium. is this a sign of kidney trouble?
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No: Lupus can cause almost any symptom or problem. Low potassium and calcium would be very unlikely. Usually with kidney problems related to lupus potassium goes up not down.
Answered 4/20/2016
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