United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 69-year-old male asked:
Symptoms consistent with lupus or cfs. all blood tests negative. can't take nsaids or corticosteroids because i have barret's. any suggestions.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
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.
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