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In sjogrens syndrome, sle and subacute cutaneous lupus, is the underlying problem the same?

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Yes: The three conditions all share a common underlying mechanism, that of autoimmune inflammation. Each condition manifests this mechanism in a specific organ or gland, namely the salivary gland, skin, kidneys, etc.

Answered 2/2/2020

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Out of 6 siblings , I have sle, a sister has sjogrens, and a brother has sarcoid. Does that increase the odds my son will have lupus?

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Is a temperature of 95.9 normal? I'm feeling pretty tired today, so that's why i took it. I also have sjogrens and poss lupus if that matters.

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