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I have lupus and i keep getting a sore throat?
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Can be a few things : Some lupus patients get ulcers in the the mouth, throat and nose. Because of dryness and or immunosuppressive medications like prednisone, you may have a yeast infection called thrush. See your rheumatologist.
Answered 7/8/2014
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