HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

On average how long does it take to get a diagnoses of lupus? i heard it takes years

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It depends: It most often can be made early if the doctor suspects it is present and orders appropriate tests. See a rheumatologist.

Answered 6/13/2015

2.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Lupus. When i get back to normal from a flare. I feel as though ican take on the world. Is there still limitaions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have lupus and want to know if melatonin is safe to take to get some sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I take medication because I have lupus. Will it be harder for me to get pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it ok to take vitamins with lupus if so what kind is good for a 36 year old woman?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a cold for 7 days is very bad in the mornings my buggers are with blood. I have lupus what can I take to get better?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Have systemic lupus.Controlled on plaquenil, no organ involvement. Any time I get a virus, I flare &get very ill every time I get a virus & take a longer time to recover.I'm concerned if I would get COVID. Is it reasonable to work from home?
I have lupus and have had the shingles twice in 4 years. Are there any precautions I can take to prevent?
Hello, 5 years ago I had positive blood tests for lupus but except the skin I didnt have any significant symptoms. Recently I tested positive for Acl and anti b2 glycoprotein1( no symptoms for this as well ). I was put on Plaquenil. Should I take aspirin
How long does it take to diagnose lupus ?
How long does it take before i get lupus bloodwork results back?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.