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A 35-year-old female asked:

Just dx w/lupus doc put me on steroids which i quit due to the hip pain it cause me some chest pain at times bp 155/105 joint pain low fever at times

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Dr. John Chiu
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Call doctor: This is something you must get advice from your rheumatologist. It is not a good idea to stop steroid on your own since uncontrolled inflammation from autoimmune diseases can lead to permanent organ damage. Call your doctor now.
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