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Do mds know pathophysiology of lupus fatigue requiring frequent napswhen labs (other than very high ana)are currently normal?(didn't have before lupus
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Probably due to : It could be due to inflammation---inflammatory cytokines or molecules can cause anemia that you make you feel fatigued.
Answered 4/28/2013
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