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Just dx wit lupus have elev crp. upper left chest pains and upper left back. the pain is beginning on both sides and total upper back. pneumonia?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Call rheuma: Since pleuritis from lupus may manifest in this manner and the elevated CRP suggests that the disease is active, you need to contact your rheumatologist ASaP

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 8/23/2015

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A member asked:

Just dx wit lupus have elev crp. upper left chest pains and upper left back. the pain is beginning on both sides and total upper back. pneumonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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