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A member asked:

Can you have low immunity with lupus without being on immunosuppresents. this is what i was told todaykind of scared thinking i have lymphoma instead?

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Need suppotive tests: Do not jump into conclusions without supportive tests. You will need a biopsy showing lymphoma before this diagnosis is made.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/22/2014

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