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OliveSpruce

Updated 1y ago

Possible Lupus Diagnosis, But Symptoms Don't Match?

In the process of being diagnosed with Lupus based on my blood work(positive for anti-dsdna) but it seems like my symptoms don't match or could be caused by something else. I have been sick with upper respiratory infections on and off since September. Usually starts with a sore throat but turns into sinus congestion and a runny/stuffy nose that just won't go away. It feels like my head is constantly in a fog. I've lost my voice 3 times in the span of 5 months. The only thing that's helps a bit is prednisone but even that doesn't knock it out fully. Does this sound like a lupus flare? I know it does get worse after I've been in the sun.

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It's difficult to determine if your symptoms are specifically related to a lupus flare, as lupus can present with various symptoms and affect individuals differently. However, some common lupus sympto...See More

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Igglepiggle

1y

Lupus can cause absolutely any symptom as it’s systemic💜it doesn’t have to be typical and photosensitivity is a common sign to feel worse in the sun, having ds dna is pretty much a 100% positive diagnosis, you might be in very early days of lupus where you don’t actually experience many symptoms its good to treat it early to avoid complications

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