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I feel like i have the the flu for 3 months, joints,wrist,neck, shoulders. i have a dry mouth and bladder is stressed. ana1:640 anti-dsdna 1:20. sick ?

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Rheumatologic.: This clearly sounds rheumatologic in nature. Lupus? Rheumatoid arthritis? Sjogren's? Mixed connective tissue disease? Something along these lines. You should have more extensive blood testing and evaluations in this regard, perhaps governed by a Rheumatologist.

Answered 3/5/2016

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A member asked:

I feel like i have the the flu for 3 months, joints,wrist,neck, shoulders. i have a dry mouth and bladder is stressed. ana1:640 anti-dsdna 1:20. sick ?

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