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Sle pt. pleuritis/pericarditis off/on joint pain.sed rate ">140".crp norm.eosin incr. c3 81. dr just says repeat. something different or sle?

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See details: These symptoms are all consistent with a lupus flare. A more detailed evaluation needs to be done now. Repeating lab is not enough.

Answered 7/10/2015

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