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Can someone have lupus even if the only symptom is bilateraljoint pain in hands, shoulder, knees, wrist?(-)rashes, photosensitivity, weakness, fatigue, fever

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It is possible: It's possible to have any disease, however the odds and statistics would have a lupus diagnosis lower on the differential scale with simple joint pains, unless there is a family history, but as stated, lupus can have accompanying joint pain, so there is always a chance of the disease.

Answered 3/23/2014

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Of Course; ; Hope No: Lupus erythematosus is a notoriously variable disease process, from person to person ; time to time. Since which portions of their body the person's immune system is currently targeting, ; to what degree, varies widely, the consequences also vary widely. Even with high quality lab, diagnosis is problematic ; while treatment outcome, by only medications, can help, outcomes are rarely very good.

Answered 8/16/2014

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