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How long does it take to get a diagnosis of lupus when they start showing signs of the disease. positive ana's. sob rashes joint pain fatigue protein n urine?
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It depends: It often depends on how soon you can reach a specialist like rheumatologist. See one soon if possible.
Answered 5/1/2013
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