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Sle. serositis 2 mo ago. still have what dr says is pleurisy pain. pain and pressure in r side and chest. how long will it last or is it chronic?

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Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Serositis: Should get better when sle gets controlled. But it's s chronic disease so there's a chance of recurrence.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 2/4/2017

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Uncertain: Your list of medications are not characteristic for a patient with lupus. You need a ct of the chest and an echo, see a cardiologist, pulmonary specialist and discuss with you rheumatologist.

Answered 9/16/2013

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A member asked:

Sle. serositis 2 mo ago. still have what dr says is pleurisy pain. pain and pressure in r side and chest. how long will it last or is it chronic?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ipe Kalathoor answered

Dr Lovell agreed

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