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I have 4-5 symptoms of lupus ana came back positive. started steroids & feel better & dr ordered other test but they're normal, does this rule out lup?

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No: Lupus diagnosis is clinical. Meeting 4 or more of the criteria in the absence of drugs that can induce similar symptoms will be adequate to establish the diagnosis.

Answered 11/9/2015

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