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Test came back + for lupus but only symptoms joint muscle pain,anxiety, insomnia. could it be something other than lupus?

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Absolutely: Have you seen a rheumatologist? The only symptom you really have is joint pain and that is not specific for lupus. The others do not count. The ANA can be positive in thyroid disease.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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