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My head feels numb alot i have a long history of headaches i have indented in my head i don't know if this has anything to do with my lupus ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Lupus does not cause indentation on the skull. Have you considered seeing a neurologist re. your chronic headaches?

Answered 9/17/2015

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