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A member asked:

Md says i have primary lupus &secondary sjogrens. my chart says lupus-sjogrens overlap syndrome.is there a difference between listing them separately?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Your treatment will be the same. Kudos for taking charge and reading the documentation carefully!

Answered 6/22/2020

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