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Crazy patient? ana 1:640 x 4. other labs neg. exam: bad oral sicca otherwise normal.pt c/o fatigue, dizzy, jt pain, sun rashes.steroids resolve all.

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More info needed: What is the status of your anti-ds dna antibody and anti- ssa and ssb antibodies? Is there blood protein or casts in your urine? What is your CRP and esr? What is your C3 and C4 and ch50 levels?

Answered 4/1/2019

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Not crazy: What you described is eminently consistent with auto-immune disease. Do you have a specific question?

Answered 4/7/2020

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No crazy : Sounds like an undiagnosed connective tissue disease. There are many out there besides lupus. I treat many patients like you. See a rheumatologist to help with further diagnosis.

Answered 10/21/2013

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