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I have tested positive 3 for lupus.i feel fatiuge in spurts and night sweats are bad.do i have lupus? do you think i need to start meds?ty

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Not enough info: What specific tests were positive/ was it just the ana? Without a complete history and exam and a complete battery of autoantibody tests it is impossible to answer your question. There are 11 diagnostic criteria for lupus.

Answered 3/2/2014

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