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Symptoms consistent with lupus or cfs. all blood tests negative. can't take nsaids or corticosteroids because i have barret's. any suggestions.
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Diagnosis: If you have not been specifically diagnosed you do not want to be taking medications which are very non-specific and which have potentially severe complications. You need to sit down and discuss this at length with your doctor. Good luck and best wishes.
Answered 7/12/2014
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