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I'm having severe right flank pain normal urine, blood, and ct per the er. i have lupus. what could it be? it doesn't feel muscular.

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Possible plerisy: Lupus has been associated with pleural inflammation ie pleyrisy, pleural effusion and atelectasis that decreases lung inflation volume and can cause significant pain.

Answered 8/17/2013

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Need to see your MD: It could be lupus nephritis, or even more serious vascular thrombosis must see your doctor with out delay some times kidney biopsy is required.

Answered 10/26/2012

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