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Have lupus flare.can't take nsaids. flu-like feeling,body aches, joint pain, intense fatigue, fevers, dizziness, abd pain, diarrhea, nausea, knocked me off my feet &caused me to miss a week of work.rest & tylenol only options? work not understanding

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See rheuma: You need to call your rheumatologist immediately since lupus, if gone uncontrolled, may lead to permanent organ damages. NSAIDs and Tylenol would not prevent the damages.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

Have lupus flare.can't take nsaids. flu-like feeling,body aches, joint pain, intense fatigue, fevers, dizziness, abd pain, diarrhea, nausea, knocked me off my feet &caused me to miss a week of work.rest & tylenol only options? work not understanding

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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