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I have lupus and my joints are pretty painful today. what can i do? i already took 1 aleve (naproxen) but it's not working...
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Talk to physician: Talk to your physician about other treatment possibilities including other anti-inflammatories, steroids, or other drugs like methotrexate.
Answered 7/22/2014
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