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Are there any more risks with having lupus and sjogrens together vs just having one or other?possible with good diet & exercise to be very healthy?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

One may mean more: "Rheumatic" disorders can overlap and co-exist in same patient! The risks are SEPARATE and "additive" (no"multiplication" of risks) A healthy life ALWAYS helps your general medical situation and may help LIMIT your RISKS! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 12/11/2014

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