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My mom might have lupus. does lupus kill you?

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Sometimes: Lupus patients die from infections(usually taking a lot of steroids), kidney disease, and brain disease but the disease usually slows down after 40.

Dr IRIZARRY agreed

Answered 6/26/2016

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