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Have lupus.bad fatigue,malaise, joint pain,muscle aches x1 week & went away.all normal labs.my rheumatologist didn't think lupus flare. likely virus?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: likely a viral syndrome..REMEMBER patients with LUPUS also get viral infections....not every joint/muscle pain means a LUPUS flare! Hope this helps! BE WELL DR Z

Answered 9/24/2016

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