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Autoimmune symptoms (fatigue, joint/muscle pain, headaches, gastro issues, etc.)tested for lupus. rnp was 2.5. no lupus. rheum said restest. thoughts?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These are not: specific to autoimmune disease. Lupus would have specific and fairly severe and quite noticeable symptoms. http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/what-is-lupus

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 10/12/2015

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