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Hi i have had a boil surgically drained today & am under investigation for borderline lupus. could they be related?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Lupus: It is highly unlikely that the two are related. Lucas does suppress the immune system somewhat, but without adequate testing there is no reason to worry at this instant. This is equivalent to wondering if there is a tiger in your room at this moment, you have to look around to see! that means that all the tests must be done for lupus to determine if there is such a problem in you.
Answered 8/10/2013
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See below: Sometimes infection can cause false lab results, but without knowing your full medical history, performing an exam, and seeing your lab results, it is difficult to truly determine in this forum. Your treating physician can best answer this.
Answered 8/31/2013
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