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I have sle lupus and i think i'm having a flare up, should i go to the er or wait to make an appointment with my doctor tomorrow?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Wait: Unless the issue is severe wait and speak with your rheumatologist or whomever treats your lupus.

Answered 6/10/2013

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