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A member asked:

Just dx with lupus. i am losing hair joint pain tired at times elevated crp protein urine. is there a such thing as early stage disease? will i flare?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes but: You may not be at the early stage. Contact your rheumatologist now to get the proper treatment before further organ damage occurs.

Answered 8/17/2015

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