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What symptoms must u have before ur doc will consider lupus? it runs in my family, the blood work & physical problems all lead to it! why won't he?

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Several: A combination of physical exam findings, plus labs like anemia, low whitw count, protein in urine, +ana, pos. Dsdna, sun-sensitivity.

Answered 2/10/2014

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