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Constantly extremely fatigue,sleep doesn't help.i have lupus but lately no joint pain i don't think its lupus.i am irritable, crying , a lot, reasons?

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Depression: It is likely depression but see your rheumatologist to eliminate other causes.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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