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Possible to have lupus flare when c3 &c4 are normal? my md diagnosed me based on other criteria (c3 &c4 were normal) but now he bases flares on c3, c4

Q: possible to have lupus flare when c3 &c4 are normal? my md diagnosed me based on other criteria (c3 &c4 were normal) but now he bases flares on c3, c4

Yes: Remember that the range of C3 &amp; C4 is relatively wide. In fact, the % drop in C3 &amp; C4 may be more helpful than the absolute measurements alone. Follow your rheumatologist's instructions.

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Yes: Remember that the range of C3 & C4 is relatively wide. In fact, the % drop in C3 & C4 may be more helpful than the absolute measurements alone. Follow your rheumatologist's instructions.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/21/2016

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A member asked:

Possible to have lupus flare when c3 &c4 are normal? my md diagnosed me based on other criteria (c3 &c4 were normal) but now he bases flares on c3, c4

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Dr Singh agreed

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