A member asked:

No dx from docs, i'm feeling hopeless. symptoms: joint & widespread pain and stiffness, lung inflammation and pleurisy, fatigue, +ana 1:640, speckled?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Systemic lupus ?: This sounds like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), although other connective tissue diseases could cause similar symptoms and lab results. Hopelessness is a common symptom of depression, but is also common in almost any illness when patients feel that they aren't doing well. You should see a rheumatologist if you haven't already.

Answered 11/28/2017

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