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Lupus symptoms but only pos ana. my rheum says he can't diagnose me and gave me muscle relaxer. severe bone/muscle pain 9 mnth. 2nd opinion?

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Agreed: Get a second option if you have symptoms that sound like Lupus. Perhaps another doctor can at least find out what could be causing your symptoms. Good luck

Answered 12/2/2014

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