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A member asked:

6y/0 has jra and gets on snd off sores on tounge and on and off rash on butt checks and pos ana. could it be possible she has lupus?

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Doubtful: The jra can cause those by itself. See the rheumatologist.

Dr Jakavick agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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Yes or: A reaction from meds, especially if they have a steroid effect. Talk this over with her rheumatologist.

Dr Jakavick and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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