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I agree, you need a referral to a rheumatologist. There are a number of diseases that have similar symtpoms. Lupus is called the great imitator because it can have the same symtpoms that other...

SSI or suplemental security income is only awarded if the ssd, social security disability insurance payment is somewhere under $600 a month.

Keep calling social security until you get an answer....

The amount of time between periods can vary. It is the rare woman who gets it every 28 days exactly or exactly on the same day every month. Many factors affect when the period comes including...

There is no one definitive laboratory test for lupus. Lupus needs to be diagnosed by an experienced rheumatology. A diagnosis is based on your symptoms, history and lab work all take together. The...

LE or SLE is systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any organ in the body. Many SLE patients do get the characteristic malar or butterfly...

The ANA or anti-nuclear antibody test can have varying results. A positive ANA can be caused by a number of things. Sometimes it is a clue that a person has lupus. There is no single definitive...

There is always a possibility that people in the same family can be predisposed to the same or similar medical conditions. If you have a suspicion about something, it is wise to ask your doctor.
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