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A member asked:

Do lupus mouth sores hurt?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Usually not.: Pain is usually minimal, but patients have had more painful sore ulcers in the mouth. Aflare in herpes is also more likely in sle! see someone in rheumatology.

Dr Moeser and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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Lupus: Often it can be quite tender.

Answered 1/17/2013

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