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I have positive ana and high esr over the past 5 years. i have joint and muscular pain with chronic fatigue and malar rash when exposed to the sun for long. is it enough to be diagnosed with sle? no other test came positive(ena etc?
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Your symptoms and lab work are strongly suggesting an autoimmune disease from the SLE spectrum. A rheumatologist’s opinion may help in further clarifying.
Answered 10/31/2022
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Multiple criteria need to be met to diagnose SLE. Visit this site for information and consult a rheumatologist: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0815/p284.html
Answered 11/1/2022
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