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Could severe neck pain and stiffness that has now lasted for a month be related to my sle?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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Very unlikely!: Neck pain or arthritis is not a feature of lupus.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Could severe neck pain and stiffness that has now lasted for a month be related to my sle?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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