A 30-year-old female asked:

I've had a facial rash on the apples of my cheeks and nose for a few months. i recently had a ana lab test done and it came out positive. is it lupus?

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Lupus: It may not be lupus ANA lab test may be highly variable and non specific..

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Severe joint/muscle pain 9 mth now have sores in nose and lips with slight rash on nose. Rheum won't diagnose lupus due to only pos ANA. I'm suffering?

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