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My mother was diagnosed with overlap syndrome sle and dermatomyostitis but now her condition is better but still there is weight loss with 37.5c temp?
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See rheumatologist: Her rheumatologist will need to evaluate as to whether this is related to her underlying systemic lupus and dermatomyositis or other issues such as an infection
Answered 6/28/2014
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